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Trip Overview

The average train between Fort William and New Lanark takes 5h 3m 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.

5h 3m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Fort William to New Lanark train times

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 5:37 PM which arrives into New Lanark at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 58m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail5h 3m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h 2m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail5h • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fort William to New 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.

Map of how to get from Fort William to New Lanark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 144.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and New Lanark, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fort William to Lanark via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 20m.

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