The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Lanark
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£98
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£98
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
6 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
6 h 40 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
522 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Lanark is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Lanark will cost around £98 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £98.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from London to Lanark, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 522 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:036h40London16:43Lanark£981One-way0 changes
10:036h40London16:43Lanark£981One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for London to Lanark
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London to Lanark among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 522 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price | £30 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Lanark:
A flight is £10 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Lanark costing on average £30.
A flight is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Lanark costing on average £59.
Other travel options to Lanark take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Coach takes on average 8h 10m.
The journey is about 30m faster (6h 41m by train vs 7h 11m by car) and roughly £43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£59 vs £102). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Lanark train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Lanark trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:03 London | 6h40 | 16:43 Lanark | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets London to Lanark by train, coach or flight
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Why should you book London to Lanark trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Caledonian Sleeper?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Caledonian Sleeper, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from London to Lanark.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast to find the best option for your trip from London to Lanark.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from London to Lanark.
Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Lanark
Trains from London to Lanark run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 522 km distance in 5h 47m.
Distance 522 km |
Average train duration 6h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 47m |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 23:45 |
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Train companies: Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast from London to Lanark trainsCaledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London and Lanark from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London to Lanark train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Lanark by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lanark, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Lanark
Most London to Lanark trains use the London Euston to Lanark station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Lanark train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Euston from London city centre
London Euston train station facilities and services
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to Lewisham from London city centre
Lewisham is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Lewisham train station facilities and services
Lewisham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lewisham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lewisham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lewisham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lewisham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lewisham: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lewisham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Direct access via lift to platforms 1,3 & 4 from subway. Step free access to platform 2 via booking hall and lift to platform 3, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt/ booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Lanark station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Lanark from Lanark city centre
Lanark train station facilities and services
Lanark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lanark.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lanark. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lanark: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Lanark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lanark: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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