The average train between Aberdeen and Gretna takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Gretna. 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 4 hours between Aberdeen and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Gretna station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Aberdeen to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Aberdeen to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Gretna is 246.3 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 5h 17m.