The average train between Dundee and Lanark takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 hourly between Dundee and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Lanark station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Dundee to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Dundee to Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Dundee and Lanark is 101.5 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Lanark via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 7m.