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Reading to Lanark trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lanark takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

8h 8m
Duration
395 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train
7h 41m
£130–234

Reading to Lanark train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Lanark at 11:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 59m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 30m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 58m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumoScotRail6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumoScotRail7h 1m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumoScotRail7h 1m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumoScotRail7h 1m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 3m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastLumoScotRail7h 1m • 3 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastTransPennine ExpressScotRail7h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Lanark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Lanark via Birmingham New Street, Carlisle, and Motherwell in around 7h 41m.

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