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

When to visit Lanark

Lanark in November
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in November
Estimated hotel price
£36
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 Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 1h 03m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 13m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Most booked hotels in Lanark

Station House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£94+
New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£111+
New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£43+
Popinjay Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£80+
Burnhead Farm
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£100+

Hiring a car in Lanark

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £78 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lanark, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £78 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Lanark, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.