The average train between Halifax and Lanark takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Lanark station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Halifax to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Halifax to Lanark train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Halifax and Lanark is 250.4 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Lanark via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 34m.