The average train between Bath and New Lanark takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath to New 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 every 3 hours between Bath and New Lanark. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 10:00 PM which arrives into New Lanark at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Bath to New 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at New Lanark station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Bath to New Lanark train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to New Lanark train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Bath to New Lanark train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and 5 other operators.
The distance between Bath and New Lanark is 486 km. The road distance is 640 km.
You can take a train from Bath Spa to Lanark via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Motherwell in around 8h 1m.