The average train between Lanark and Ely takes 7h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Ely. 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 5 times a day between Lanark and Ely. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Ely at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Carluke and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Ely. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Ely station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Lanark to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carluke station.
Lanark to Ely train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ely station.
Book your Lanark to Ely train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Ely is 449.4 km. The road distance is 626 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Ely via Carluke, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 7h 21m.