What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Lanark?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Lanark is to bus and train which costs £90 - £120 and takes 10h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Lanark?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Lanark is to train and fly which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Reading to Lanark?

The distance between Reading and Lanark is 397 miles. The road distance is 363.1 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Lanark without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Lanark without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 42m and costs £120 - £440.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Lanark?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Reading to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Lanark train from?

Reading to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Where does the Reading to Lanark train arrive?

Reading to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Reading to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Lanark is 363 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Reading to Lanark.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Lanark?

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 284+ hotels available in Lanark.

Reading to Lanark - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Lanark by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
7h 42m
£121–432
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 32m
£66–189
Drive 361 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Lanarkcar 361 mi
6h 16m
£88–127
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 3m
£85–326
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
8h
£122–336
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 3bus Ra1
2. Take the train from Watford Junction to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
10h 9m
£93–118
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 16m
£95–286
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 57m
£93–332
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 11m
£103–312
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 9m
£87–229
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 27m
£72–220

Reading to Lanark by train

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7h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 394.7 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Motherwell in around 7h 42m.

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