Manchester to Lanark Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lanark takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 10m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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4h 20m

£45–123

Manchester to Lanark train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
9:58 AM → 2:14 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 3:13 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 4:13 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lanark? 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.