Manchester to Lanark Trains

Manchester to Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lanark takes 4h 11m 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 11m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 15m

£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 11:36 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

10:38 PM → 7:40 AM
Arrives next day
9h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 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, October 18, 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, October 19, 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, October 20, 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

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