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
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 Birmingham takes 4h 13m and costs around $51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $35 for a 4h 18m 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 Megabus, FlixBus 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 $22 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Most booked hotels in Lanark
Renting a car in Lanark
Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Lanark is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.