Manchester to New Lanark Trains

Manchester to New Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and New Lanark takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to New 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.

4h 11m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Glasgow Central

3h 31m

£55–95

Manchester to New Lanark train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and New 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 New Lanark at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carstairs and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:24 PM → 5:17 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
1:53 PM → 5:48 PM
3h 54m • 2 changes
3:06 PM → 7:14 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
3:53 PM → 7:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:47 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:45 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:36 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 11:45 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to New 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.