Lanark to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lanark and Cardiff takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration: 383 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 35m

£89–207

Lanark to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lanark and Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 4:54 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
11:22 AM → 5:52 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
12:23 PM → 6:53 PM
6h 30m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 7:42 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:21 AM → 12:43 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
7:22 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 28m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:42 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 5:41 PM
6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:22 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 52m • 3 changes
9:22 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
10:53 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lanark to Cardiff? 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.