The average train between Lanark and Liverpool takes 5h and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lanark to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Liverpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Lanark to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Lanark to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Liverpool is 256.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Liverpool Lime Street via Motherwell and Preston in around 4h 33m.