The average train between Lanark and Chester takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Chester. 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 Lanark and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Lanark to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Lanark to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Chester is 282 km. The road distance is 384 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m.