The average train between Lanark and Gateshead takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. 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 Gateshead at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Lanark to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Gateshead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Lanark to Gateshead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Gateshead is 158.8 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Newcastle via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 41m.