The average train between Preston and New Lanark takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. 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.
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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to New Lanark. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at New Lanark station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Preston to New Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to New Lanark train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Motherwell station.
Book your Preston to New Lanark train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and New Lanark is 222.4 km. The road distance is 312 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Three other operators also service this route.