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

The cheapest way to get from York to Lanark is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between York and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from York to Lanark. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Lanark via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from York to Lanark?

The distance between York and Lanark is 256 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £120 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from York to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Lanark train from?

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

Where does the York to Lanark train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Lanark is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from York to Lanark.

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

Book your York to Lanark train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 310+ hotels available in Lanark.

York to Lanark - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from York to Lanark by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Motherwelltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
4h 7m
£127–181
Drive 189.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Lanarkcar 189.7 mi
3h 19m
£47–67
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carluketrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 25m
£77–179
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carstairstrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 58m
£58–126

York to Lanark by train

14Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

£127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 254.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h 21m.

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