What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Lanarkshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Railway Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Lanarkshire?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Lanark via Carlisle and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Lanarkshire?

The distance between Birmingham and Lanarkshire is 308 miles. The road distance is 262.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Lanarkshire without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 13m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lanarkshire bus from?

Birmingham to Lanarkshire bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Lanarkshire train from?

Birmingham to Lanarkshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Lanarkshire?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire is to train via Carlisle which takes 6h 13m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Birmingham to Lanarkshire bus arrive?

Birmingham to Lanarkshire bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Lanarkshire train arrive?

Birmingham to Lanarkshire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Lanarkshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Lanarkshire is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Birmingham to Lanarkshire.

Where can I stay near Lanarkshire?

There are 1338+ hotels available in Lanarkshire.

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There are 8 ways to get from Birmingham to Lanarkshire by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 13m
£91–181
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
8h
£41–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
7h 59m
£55–130
Drive 260.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Lanarkshirecar 260.6 mi
4h 20m
£64–92
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
4h 54m
£44–125
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carstairstrain Bristol Temple Meads - Glasgow Central
7h 26m
£200–290
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, line 37 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairstrain
4. Take the bus from St Charles Avenue to Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millbank Woodbus
5h 51m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 52m
£95–199

Birmingham to Lanarkshire by bus

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Distance: 306.1 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Lanarkshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Millbank Wood via Carlisle, Motherwell, Lanark, and Bus Station in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £55–130 and the journey takes 7h.

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