Birmingham to Lanark Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Lanark takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

5h 8m
Duration: 295 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 42m

£97–187

Birmingham to Lanark train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Birmingham and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:07 PM → 7:45 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
4:07 PM → 9:13 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
5:07 PM → 10:10 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:07 PM → 11:40 PM
4h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:05 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:47 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 11:45 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:17 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:07 AM → 2:14 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 6:02 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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.

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £95–150 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.

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