What is the cheapest way to get from Lanark to Rutherglen?

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Rutherglen is to bus and line 267 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lanark to Rutherglen?

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Rutherglen is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Rutherglen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Castle Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Rutherglen?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Rutherglen. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Rutherglen via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Lanark to Rutherglen?

The distance between Lanark and Rutherglen is 27 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lanark to Rutherglen without a car?

The best way to get from Lanark to Rutherglen without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Lanark to Rutherglen?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Lanark to Rutherglen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Rutherglen bus from?

Lanark to Rutherglen bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Rutherglen train from?

Lanark to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Rutherglen?

The best way to get from Lanark to Rutherglen is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus and line 267 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Lanark to Rutherglen bus arrive?

Lanark to Rutherglen bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Rutherglen train arrive?

Lanark to Rutherglen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Motherwell station.

Can I drive from Lanark to Rutherglen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Rutherglen is 23 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Lanark to Rutherglen.

How do I get a train ticket from Lanark to Rutherglen?

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Where can I stay near Rutherglen?

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Lanark to Rutherglen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 267 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanark to Rutherglen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanark to Motherwelltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Motherwell to Rutherglentrain Motherwell - Dalmuir / ...
1h 5m
£10–21
Bus, line 267 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Stationbus 41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Streetbus 267
1h 40m
£5–7
Drive 23.1 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Rutherglencar 23.1 mi
31 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Rutherglentaxi 23.1 mi
31 min
£100–130

Lanark to Rutherglen by train

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Distance: 26.8 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Lanark to Rutherglen via Motherwell in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Castle Street via Bus Station in around 1h 40m.

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