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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Birmingham is to bus via Bus Station which costs £55 - £140 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Birmingham is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Lanark to Birmingham?

The distance between Lanark and Birmingham is 298 miles. The road distance is 268.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lanark to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Birmingham bus from?

Lanark to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Birmingham train from?

Lanark to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Lanark to Birmingham is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Lanark to Birmingham bus arrive?

Lanark to Birmingham bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Birmingham train arrive?

Lanark to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Birmingham is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Lanark to Birmingham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
5h 26m
£102–233
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3h 37m
£44–125
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 240X
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 40m
Drive 266.6 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Birminghamcar 266.6 mi
4h 26m
£65–94
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 40m
£72–183
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 55m
£55–140
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 49m
£59–143
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 32m
£93–201

Lanark to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 296.7 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £95–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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