The average train between New Lanark and Edinburgh takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from New Lanark to Edinburgh. 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 New Lanark and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Lanark is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 31m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from New Lanark to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct train from New Lanark to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Bellshill station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
New Lanark to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
New Lanark to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between New Lanark and Edinburgh is 48.6 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Edinburgh Waverley via Bellshill in around 2h 9m.