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 via Bus Station which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 8m.

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 Grandale Street and arriving at Hunters Close via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

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 Lanark via Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Lanark?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Lanark is 228 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 38m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 38m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Lanark bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan 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 303+ hotels available in Lanark.

Greater Manchester to Lanark - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 38m
£50–147
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
7h 8m
£37–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus 240X
6h 36m
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Lanarkcar 194.3 mi
3h 21m
£48–69
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
6h 4m
£65–178
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 19m
£63–172

Greater Manchester to Lanark by bus and train

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Distance: 226.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Lanark via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, and Motherwell in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Hunters Close via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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