The average train between Dumfries and Lanark takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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 hourly between Dumfries and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Lanark station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Dumfries to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Dumfries to Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Lanark is 68 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Lanark via Carlisle and Motherwell in around 2h 53m.