The average train between Lanark and Dumfries takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Dumfries. 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 every 2 hours between Lanark and Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Dumfries station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Lanark to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Lanark to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Dumfries is 68 km. The road distance is 221 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Dumfries via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 3h 14m.