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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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When to visit Lanark

Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in February
Estimated hotel price
£34
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 19m 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 Budget, 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 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £16 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around £48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 19m 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 Budget, 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 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Lanark

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 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)
£88+
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Douglashall B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Burnhead Farm B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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New Lanark Self Catering Waterhouses
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Scottish Equi B&b
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hiring a car in Lanark

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

Expect to pay £1.34 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 £15.99 and £21.31.

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