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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lanark to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lanark

Lanark in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanark in November
Estimated hotel price
$45
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 flight to Lanark from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Aberdeen takes 3h 10m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 12m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 30 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 59 miles and will cost you around $16. 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 flight to Lanark from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Lanark to Aberdeen takes 3h 10m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 12m trip. Located 5 miles from the city center, Lanark Carstairs is the busiest station in Lanark. Another popular train station is Lanark, located 1.9 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Lanark is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 30 miles from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 59 miles and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Lanark

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark

Most booked hotels in Lanark

Station House
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 299 reviews)
$123+
Scottish Equi B&b
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 296 reviews)
$160+
New Lanark Mill Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2711 reviews)
$127+
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2586 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Lanark

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.

Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87.