The average train between Liverpool and Lanark takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Lanark. 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 hourly between Liverpool and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Lanark station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Liverpool to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Liverpool to Lanark train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Lanark is 256.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Lanark via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 26m.