Train Preston to Lanark from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Lanark takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 7m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

2h 51m

£45–121

Preston to Lanark train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

8:54 PM → 11:40 PM
2h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:19 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:13 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:13 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
10:06 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Lanark.

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lanark, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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