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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Carstairs to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Buccleuch Streetbus bus 3 / ...
    2h 42m
    £8–24

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2h 58m
    £22–41

  3. Drive  37.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lanark to Dalkeithcar car 37.7 mi
    49 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Dalkeithtaxi taxi 37.7 mi
    49 min
    £160–200

  5. Line 91 bus, line 101 bus, line 140 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to John Streetbus bus 91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Lambs Pendbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Town Centre to Dalkeith Parish Churchbus bus 140 / ...
    2h 57m

  6. Bus, line 3 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Saughton Mainsbus bus X27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Saughton Mains to Buccleuch Streetbus bus 3
    3h 4m

Lanark to Dalkeith by train, foot, and bus

Calendar190Weekly Services
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Melville Gate Road via Bellshill, Edinburgh Waverley, and Surgeons' Hall in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dalkeith Parish Church via John Street, Lambs Pend, and Town Centre in around 2h 57m.

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