The average train between Lanark and Edinburgh takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Lanark to Edinburgh. 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 Lanark and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Bellshill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Lanark to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Lanark and Edinburgh is 47.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Edinburgh Waverley via Bellshill in around 2h 9m.