The average train between Lanark and Portsmouth takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanark to Portsmouth. 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 3 hours between Lanark and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 4:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lanark to Portsmouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Portsmouth station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Lanark to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Lanark to Portsmouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Lanark to Portsmouth train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Portsmouth is 570.7 km. The road distance is 768 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Portsmouth & Southsea via Motherwell, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 34m.