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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lanark to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lanark

Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
$47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
$47
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 25 miles from Lanark. The shortest flight to Lanark from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 30 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 61 miles and will cost you around $19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Lanark doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 25 miles from Lanark. The shortest flight to Lanark from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 30 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 61 miles and will cost you around $19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Most booked hotels in Lanark

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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2122 reviews)
$144+
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Scottish Equi B&b
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 573 reviews)
$118+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1757 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Lanark

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 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 $79.04 and $105.39.

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