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
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
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £54 for a 3h 20m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 105 km and will cost you around £15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Most booked hotels in Lanark
Hiring a car in Lanark
Hiring a car in Lanark costs £59 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 46% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.
Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Lanark is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.