The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lanark takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 every 3 hours between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Carstairs and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Lanark station via Carstairs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanark train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanark train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carstairs station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Lanark train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Lanark is 157.5 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Carstairs 5 times a week. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.