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
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in October
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lanark. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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 Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 155 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 Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Lanark. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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 Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,604 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,934 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,945 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 (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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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 (7, Good reviews)
£83+
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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 71% 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 £17.56 and £23.41.

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 71% 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 £17.56 and £23.41.