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.
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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 5h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Lanark, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Lanark to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 3h 15m 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 rental from Edinburgh, which is about 48 km from Lanark. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lanark, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Lanark takes 95 km and will cost you around C$ 19. From Dundee, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 153 km.
Airlines serving Lanark
Where to stay in popular areas of Lanark
Most booked hotels in Lanark
Renting a car in Lanark
Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Lanark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.51 and C$ 40.68. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lanark, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.