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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
£63
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 Friday, October 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 9m • 1 change

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    LumoScotRail3h 3m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 56m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 50m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 13m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 7m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 18m • 1 change
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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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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.

Map of how to get from Preston to New Lanark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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