Preston to Lanark Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Lanark takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 7m
Duration: 194 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

2h 56m

£36–104

Preston to Lanark train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:41 PM → 6:11 AM
Arrives next day
9h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:53 AM → 7:38 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:50 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 8:42 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lanark, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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