Lanark to Manchester Trains

Lanark to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lanark and Manchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 22m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...

4h 9m

£45–124

Lanark to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Lanark and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 8:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:50 PM → 12:56 PM
Arrives next day
14h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 1:54 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
11:22 AM → 2:56 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 3:55 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 5:23 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:53 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 10:58 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 11:58 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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