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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to bus which costs £65 - £180 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs £60 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Lanark to Cardiff?

The distance between Lanark and Cardiff is 385 miles. The road distance is 351.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Cardiff without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 30m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Lanark to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Cardiff bus from?

Lanark to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Lanark to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Lanark to Cardiff is to train via Preston which takes 7h 30m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Lanark to Cardiff bus arrive?

Lanark to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Lanark to Cardiff train arrive?

Lanark to Cardiff train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Cardiff is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Lanark to Cardiff.

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

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Lanark to Cardiff - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lanark to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£107–248
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
4h 49m
£63–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
11h 45m
£69–177
Drive 349.4 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Cardiffcar 349.4 mi
6h 38m
£86–124
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
8h 36m
£160–311
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carluke to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 1m
£81–184
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 19m
£100–210

Lanark to Cardiff by train

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Distance: 382.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lanark to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 45m.

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