The average train between London and Lanark takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 every 3 hours between London and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Lanark. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
London to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your London to Lanark train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Lanark is 522 km. The road distance is 647 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £130–230 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week.