The average train between Edinburgh and Lanark takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 4 hours between Edinburgh and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Lanark at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Lanark station via Carluke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Edinburgh to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Edinburgh to Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lanark is 47.7 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lanark via Carluke in around 1h 9m.