The average train between Manchester and New Lanark takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and New Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into New Lanark at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Carstairs and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at New Lanark station via Carstairs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Manchester to New Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to New Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carstairs station.
Book your Manchester to New Lanark train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and New Lanark is 262.3 km. The road distance is 320 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairs 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m.