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3 h 16 min
314 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Manchester to Lanark

Cheapest
3 h 16 min
Car
314 km.
from $17
Other
4 h 26 min
262 km.
from $190.93
5 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $86.87
5 h 35 min
Train, Plane
262 km.
from $171.66
6 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
262 km.
from $97.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,202.49
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Motherwell
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Hamilton
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$29.11
Train from Haymarket to Carluke
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$34.18

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24
Train from Preston to Motherwell
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$120.25

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Abington
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to bus which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lanark station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Abington Service Area. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lanark?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Lanark via Preston and Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lanark?

The distance between Manchester and Lanark is 361 km. The road distance is 314.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanark without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Lanark, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lanark bus from?

Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lanark train from?

Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lanark?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanark is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $54.35 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $28.26 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Manchester to Lanark bus arrive?

Manchester to Lanark bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Abington Service Area station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Lanark?

It is currently 10:45 at both, Manchester and Lanark.

Where does the Manchester to Lanark train arrive?

Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lanark?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lanark is 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Manchester to Lanark.

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

Book your Manchester to Lanark train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lanark?

There are 234+ hotels available in Lanark. Prices start at $41.83 per night.
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