The average train between Girvan and Lanark takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Girvan 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 Girvan and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girvan is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Girvan station and arriving at Lanark station via Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Girvan to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Girvan station.
Girvan to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
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The distance between Girvan and Lanark is 83.2 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Girvan to Lanark via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 2h 54m.