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How to get fromLanark to Elginby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanark to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    6h 10m
    £96–158

  2. Drive  180.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Elgincar car 180.7 mi
    3h 44m
    £45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    6h 41m

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane GLA - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 38m
    £112–254

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus 34A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    8h 55m

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain train
    6h 49m

Lanark to Elgin by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Elgin via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 6h 41m.

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