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Trip Overview

The average train between Lanark and Cardiff takes 7h 29m 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 29m
Duration
383 mi
Distance
£131
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
7h 33m
£89–207

Lanark to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales11h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 20m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 22m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 28m • 3 changes

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.

Map of how to get from Lanark to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 382.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Lanark, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Lanark to Cardiff Central via Motherwell, Preston, and Crewe in around 7h 33m.

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