The average train between Manchester and Lanark takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 51m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Lanark station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Lanark train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Manchester to Lanark train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Lanark is 263.2 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lanark via Preston and Motherwell in around 4h 14m.