The average bus between Midlothian and Lanark takes 4h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Midlothian to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Midlothian and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midlothian is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Lanark at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Midlothian to Lanark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Midlothian to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Midlothian station and arriving at Lanark station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Midlothian to Lanark bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Shank Bridge station.
Midlothian to Lanark bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Midlothian and Lanark is 47 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a bus from Shank Bridge to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and John Street in around 3h 48m.