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 February
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
£35
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 domestic flight to Lanark departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Inverness takes 3h 14m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £25 for a 3h 46m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 164 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Lanark takes 155 miles and will cost you around £24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 285 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 domestic flight to Lanark departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Inverness takes 3h 14m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £25 for a 3h 46m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 164 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Lanark takes 155 miles and will cost you around £24. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 285 miles.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,697 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,031 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,843 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,142 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,111 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)
£87+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£33+
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The Popinjay Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Lanark

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £15 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 128% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.28 and £21.71.

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £15 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 128% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.28 and £21.71.