The average train between Gretna Green and Lanark takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green 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 Gretna Green and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Gretna Green to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Lanark train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Gretna Green to Lanark train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gretna Green and Lanark is 87 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Lanark via Carlisle and Motherwell in around 2h 28m.