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How to get fromYork to Lanarkby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Lanark by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York to Carstairstrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Glasgow Central
    3h 55m
    £100–150

  2. Drive  189.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from York to Lanarkcar car 189.7 mi
    3h 19m
    £48–68

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LBA - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain train
    6h 43m
    £74–182

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carstairstrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 26m
    £75–151

  5. Train via Edinburgh #2

    1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 41m
    £83–166

  6. Steam train, train

    1. Take the train from York to Carlisletrain train The Dalesman East
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    7h 27m

York to Lanark by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Carstairs 5 times a week. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 3h 11m.

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