The average train between Lanark and Falkirk takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Falkirk. 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 Falkirk. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Falkirk at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Falkirk station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Lanark to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Falkirk Grahamston station.
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The distance between Lanark and Falkirk is 36.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Falkirk Grahamston via Motherwell and Greenfaulds in around 2h 28m.