Reading to Lanark Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Lanark takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. 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.

7h 35m
Duration: 395 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Preston

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Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
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Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain

7h 42m

£114–223

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 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:15 PM → 9:10 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
3:15 PM → 10:09 PM
6h 54m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 11:10 PM
6h 55m • 3 changes
5:15 PM → 7:38 AM
Arrives next day
14h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:15 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:18 PM
7h 3m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 21m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 3:17 PM
7h 2m • 3 changes
9:15 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 5:23 PM
7h 8m • 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.