The average train between Birmingham and Gretna Green takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Gretna Green. 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 Birmingham and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Birmingham to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Birmingham to Gretna Green train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Birmingham and Gretna Green is 290.8 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 57m.