The average train between Birmingham and Carluke takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Carluke. 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 2 hours between Birmingham and Carluke. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Carluke at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Birmingham to Carluke? 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 Birmingham to Carluke. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Carluke station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Birmingham to Carluke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Carluke train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Birmingham to Carluke train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham and Carluke is 383.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £95–160 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.