The average train between Lanark and Birmingham takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Birmingham. 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 5 times a day between Lanark and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Lanark to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Birmingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Lanark to Birmingham train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Lanark and Birmingham is 375.5 km. The road distance is 478 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Birmingham New Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £100–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 3 times a day.