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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Lanark is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Lanark is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Hunters Close via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Lanark?

The distance between Sheffield and Lanark is 318 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £160 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Sheffield to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Lanark bus from?

Sheffield to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Lanark train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Lanark?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Lanark is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Sheffield to Lanark bus arrive?

Sheffield to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Lanark train arrive?

Sheffield to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Lanark is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Sheffield to Lanark.

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

Book your Sheffield to Lanark train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 312+ hotels available in Lanark.

Sheffield to Lanark - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
5h 21m
£164–237
Drive 214.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sheffield to Lanarkcar 214.2 mi
4h 9m
£52–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
9h 56m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 21m
£78–206
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
5h 28m
£71–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5bus X2
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
8h 26m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 4m
£83–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
6h 4m
£95–193
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 40m
£114–227

Sheffield to Lanark by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.6 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £150–230 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Hunters Close via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 56m.

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