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

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

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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 Rutherglentrain train Motherwell - Dalmuir / ...
    1h 2m
    £12–22

  2. Drive 23.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Rutherglencar car 23.1 mi
    31 min
    £6–9

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Rutherglentrain train Larkhall - Dalmuir / ...
    1h 22m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Rutherglentaxi taxi 23.1 mi
    31 min
    £80–95

  5. Bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Stationbus bus 41 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Streetbus bus 267
    1h 50m

Lanark to Rutherglen by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lanark to Rutherglen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 26.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Rutherglen via Motherwell in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Castle Street via Bus Station in around 1h 50m.

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