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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Motherwell to Lanark
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Lanark among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 18 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £4 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Lanark take longer:
Coach takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (26m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Motherwell to Lanark by coach or train
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Why should you book Motherwell to Lanark trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Scotrail?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Scotrail, but also compare tickets for the likes of ScotRail to find the best option for your trip from Motherwell to Lanark.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Motherwell to Lanark.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Motherwell to Lanark
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Trains from Motherwell to Lanark run on average 8 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:44, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 23m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 5:44 |
Last train 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Motherwell to Lanark trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Motherwell and Lanark from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Motherwell to Lanark train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell and Lanark
Most Motherwell to Lanark trains use the Motherwell to Lanark station pair. Use this guide to compare Motherwell and Lanark train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Motherwell station do trains to Lanark leave from?
Getting to Motherwell from Motherwell city centre
Motherwell train station facilities and services
Motherwell has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Motherwell.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Motherwell.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Motherwell. 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Motherwell: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Motherwell: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Motherwell: 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. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Lanark station do trains from Motherwell 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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