Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 October
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in October
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Blackpool takes 3h 46m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £41 for a 4h 12m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lanark using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 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 domestic flight to Lanark departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Blackpool takes 3h 46m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £41 for a 4h 12m 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lanark using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,718 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,124 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)
£82+
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Douglashall B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£34+
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The Popinjay Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Lanark

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £16.00 and £21.33.