The average train between Lanark and Derby takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Derby. 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 2 hours between Lanark and Derby. 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 Derby at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Derby. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Derby station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Lanark to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Derby train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Lanark to Derby train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Derby is 340.3 km. The road distance is 475 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Derby via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 6h 21m.