The average train between Penrith and Lanark takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Penrith 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 Penrith and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Penrith to Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Lanark train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lanark station.
Book your Penrith to Lanark train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Penrith and Lanark is 129.5 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Lanark via Motherwell in around 2h 8m.