Manchester to Lanark Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Lanark takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Lanark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 47m

£68–109

Manchester to Lanark train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Lanark at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 51m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
1:21 PM → 5:23 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:24 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 3:13 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:54 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 3:18 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Lanark? 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.