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How to get fromLanark to Dunbarby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lanark to Dunbar by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain train Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Motherwell to Dunbartrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2h 38m
    £34–55

  2. Drive  61.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Dunbarcar car 61.6 mi
    1h 15m
    £16–23

  3. Bus via Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Waterloo Placebus bus X27 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to High Streetbus bus X7
    3h 33m

  4. Line 37 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellhead Court to St Charles Avenuebus bus 137 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carstairs to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain train
    2h 46m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Street to Lothian Roadbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to High Streetbus bus X7 / ...
    3h 52m

Lanark to Dunbar by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Dunbar via Motherwell in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to High Street via Bus Terminal and Waterloo Place in around 3h 33m.

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