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How to get fromLanark to Alloaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanark to Alloa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    2h 4m
    £30–59

  2. Drive 38.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Alloacar car 38.3 mi
    52 min
    £10–14

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Alloatrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa
    2h 21m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Alloataxi taxi 38.3 mi
    52 min
    £80–100

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus bus X24 / ...
    2h 36m

  6. Bus via Stance A

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    3h 34m

Lanark to Alloa by train and bus

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Alloa, Scotland?

You can take a train from Lanark to Alloa via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Shillinghill via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and High Street Stance B in around 2h 36m.

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