The average train between York and Lanark takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.
Trains run twice daily between York and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 4:36 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from York is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Lanark at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Lanark. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
York to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Lanark train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Motherwell station.
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The distance between York and Lanark is 257.3 km. The road distance is 409 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Motherwell twice daily. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 21m.