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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Lanarkby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanark by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carstairstrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Glasgow Central
    3h 17m
    £30–100

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hunters Closebus bus 240X
    6h 6m

  3. Drive  118.8 mi

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanarkcar car 118.8 mi
    2h 40m
    £30–44

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Pollock Street to Hunters Closebus bus 41 / ...
    3h 42m
    £37–92

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 49m
    £42–113

Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanark by train and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Lanark, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Carstairs 5 times a week. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Hunters Close via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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