Train Manchester to Lanark from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lanark takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 4 hours
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3h 45m

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Manchester to Lanark train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Lanark at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:20 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:24 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:13 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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