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

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There are 5 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 6m
    £114–209

  2. Drive 180.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Elgincar car 180.7 mi
    3h 44m
    £44–64

  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
    7h

  4. Train, fly

    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 37m
    £106–244

  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 12m

Lanark to Elgin by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Elgin via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 6m. 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 7h.

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