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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Tours•Sightseeing

When to visit Lanark

Lanark in October
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in October
Estimated hotel price
£60
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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lanark. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £140 for a 4h 08m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 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

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lanark. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £140 for a 4h 08m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

KLM
Good (1,488 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,892 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,854 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,298 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,387 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,913 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,894 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,378 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,244 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,488 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)
£95+
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Douglashall B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Burnhead Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£36+
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Hiring a car in Lanark

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.38.

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 73% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.54 and £23.38.