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Lanark to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lanark and Manchester takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
199 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carstairs to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 8m
£55–95

Lanark to Manchester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lanark and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at St Charles Avenue and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express4h • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 2m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lanark to Manchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carstairs to Manchester Piccadilly twice a week. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 51m.

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