The average train between Derby and Lanark takes 6h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Derby and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Lanark station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Derby to Lanark train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Lanark train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Derby to Lanark train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Lanark is 340.3 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Lanark via Crewe, Preston, and Motherwell in around 6h 19m.