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 - £80 and takes 4h 8m.

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 8m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Hunters Close via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 319 miles. The road distance is 215.6 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 £130 - £400.

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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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 £130 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h.

Where does the Sheffield to Lanark bus arrive?

Sheffield to Lanark bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Sheffield to Lanark.

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

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 160+ hotels available in Lanark.

Sheffield to Lanark - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
£132–393
Train via Preston
cheapest
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 29m
£47–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus
8h
Drive 214.3 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Lanarkcar 214.3 mi
4h 8m
£53–76
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 1m
£60–164
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
8h 2m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 57m
£83–293
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairstrain
7h 14m
£79–219
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 Carstairstrain
5h 49m
£72–191
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 36m
£123–400

Sheffield to Lanark by train

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5h 21mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.7 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 £120–390 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Hunters Close via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h.

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