The average train between Lanark and Edinburgh takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Edinburgh. 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 4 hours between Lanark and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Carluke station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Lanark to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carluke station.
Lanark to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between Lanark and Edinburgh is 47.7 km. The road distance is 53 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Carluke to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 42 min.