The average train between Fort William and New Lanark takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and New Lanark. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 7:50 PM which arrives into New Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at New Lanark station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Fort William to New Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to New Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
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The distance between Fort William and New Lanark is 152.4 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Lanark via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 21m.