Lanark travel guide

Lanark Tourism | Lanark Guide

You're Going to Love Lanark

With a population of 8 151, Lanark is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lanark to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lanark

Lanark in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lanark

Plane

Although Lanark doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 40 km from Lanark. The shortest flight to Lanark from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 7 km from the city center, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 3.0 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 48 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 95 km and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Lanark doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 40 km from Lanark. The shortest flight to Lanark from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 57m trip. Located 7 km from the city center, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 3.0 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 48 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 95 km and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Most booked hotels in Lanark

Station House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 292 reviews)
$114+
Scottish Equi B&b
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 285 reviews)
$125+
New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2675 reviews)
$133+
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2549 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Lanark

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lanark, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lanark, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.