The average train between York and Lanark takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between York and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 7:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Carstairs and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from York to Lanark. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Lanark station via Carstairs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
York to Lanark train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Lanark train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carstairs station.
Book your York to Lanark train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Lanark is 257.3 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Cross Country operates a train from York to Carstairs 5 times a week. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 3h 11m.