The average train between Lanark and London takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to London. 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 3 hours between Lanark and London. 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 London at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to London. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Lanark to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Lanark to London train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Lanark and London is 522 km. The road distance is 646 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–230 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.