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Outbound fromLanark to Holytown by train
It takes an average of 54m to travel from Lanark to Holytown by train, over a distance of around 12 miles (20 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Lanark to Holytown and tickets for this journey start from £6.20 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Lanark to Holytown in 38 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Lanark to Holytown? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 54 minutes to travel the 12 miles (20 km) from Lanark to Holytown by train, although you can get there in as little as 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with ScotRail for all or at least part of your journey to Holytown.
Book train tickets from Lanark to Holytown in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £6.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Holytown by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Lanark to Holytown
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Lanark to Holytown is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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