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Preston to New Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and New Lanark takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 6m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 51m
£37–105

Preston to New Lanark train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and New 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 New Lanark at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 3m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 10m • 1 change

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    LumoScotRail3h 9m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastScotRail9h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 45m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 13m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 13m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 11m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 13m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.

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