Dumfries to Lanark Trains

Dumfries to Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Lanark takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain
Take the train from Motherwell to Lanarktrain

2h 53m

£34–81

Dumfries to Lanark train times

Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:00 PM → 3:18 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 3:36 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
1:58 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
3:03 PM → 5:48 PM
2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 15m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:01 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 6:02 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
5:01 PM → 8:11 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:02 PM → 10:09 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 15m • 2 changes
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