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
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in October
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around £18 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 140 km and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £15 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 most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around £18 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 140 km and will cost you around £14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £15 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

KLM
Good (1,454 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,784 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,739 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,200 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,216 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,872 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,682 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,142 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 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)
£89+
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New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£32+
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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 £12 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 124% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.14.

Hiring a car in Lanark costs £12 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 124% cheaper than airport locations in Lanark.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.14.