The average train between Birmingham and Lanark takes 5h 13m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Birmingham and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 9:07 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, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Birmingham to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Birmingham to Lanark train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Birmingham and Lanark is 375.5 km. The road distance is 478 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Motherwell 4 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.