The average train between Lanark and Scarborough takes 6h 23m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark to Scarborough. 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 hourly between Lanark and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Bellshill and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lanark to Scarborough? 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 Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Scarborough station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Lanark to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bellshill station.
Lanark to Scarborough train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Lanark to Scarborough train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lanark and Scarborough is 265.2 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Scarborough via Bellshill, Edinburgh Waverley, and York in around 6h 9m.