The average train between Lanark and Leeds takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Leeds. 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 Leeds. 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 Leeds at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Leeds station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Lanark to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Leeds train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Lanark to Leeds train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Leeds is 253.1 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Leeds via Motherwell and Preston in around 5h 25m.