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.
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 flight to Lanark from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lanark to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €29 for a 3h 27m 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 Edinburgh, which is about 48 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 95 km and will cost you around €14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Hiring a car in Lanark
Expect to pay €1.75 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 €20.97 and €27.96. 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, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.