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
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 20m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 27m 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 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 59 miles and will cost you around $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Most booked hotels in Lanark
Renting a car in Lanark
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47.