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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. 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.

Activities & attractions in Lanark

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When to visit Lanark

Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 domestic flight to Lanark departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Carlisle takes 1h 25m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 3.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 263 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 257 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 domestic flight to Lanark departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Carlisle takes 1h 25m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 3.0 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 263 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,070 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,648 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,879 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,802 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,837 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,595 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,082 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (358 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,903 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,316 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Most booked hotels in Lanark

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Station House Lanark Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Douglashall B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Burnhead Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Scottish Equi B&b
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Lanark

Expect to pay £1.29 per litre in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.39 and £20.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lanark is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.29 per litre in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.39 and £20.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lanark is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 13% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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