What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lanark?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Lanark is to bus via Glasgow which costs £50 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Lanark?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Lanark is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Hunters Close via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Bristol to Lanark?

The distance between Bristol and Lanark is 388 miles. The road distance is 351.5 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Lanark without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lanark without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Lanark?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Bristol to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lanark bus from?

Bristol to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Lanark train from?

Bristol to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Lanark?

The best way to get from Bristol to Lanark is to train via Preston which takes 7h 22m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Bristol to Lanark bus arrive?

Bristol to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Lanark train arrive?

Bristol to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Lanark is 351 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Bristol to Lanark.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Lanark?

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Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 305+ hotels available in Lanark.

Bristol to Lanark - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain
7h 22m
£110–217
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
4h 31m
£43–121
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
10h 44m
£51–79
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Lanarkcar 349.4 mi
5h 44m
£88–127
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carstairstrain Bristol Temple Meads - Glasgow Central
8h 22m
£200–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 49m
£56–100
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carluketrain
5h 22m
£58–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 26m
£78–167

Bristol to Lanark by train

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Distance: 386.1 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Motherwell in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Hunters Close via Millennium Point, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 44m.

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