What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Hunters Close via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Motherwell via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Lanark is 227 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Lanark without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £40 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lanark bus from?

Greater Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Lanark train from?

Greater Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lanark bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lanark train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Lanark is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Greater Manchester to Lanark.

Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 309+ hotels available in Lanark.

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Lanark by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 49m
£43–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 38m
£34–59
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lanarkcar 194.3 mi
3h 21m
£49–70
Fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
5h 58m
£69–183
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
7h
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carstairstrain
7h 22m
£66–177

Greater Manchester to Lanark by bus and train

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Distance: 225.3 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Hunters Close via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Motherwell, and Pollock Street in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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