The average train between Blackpool and Gretna takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 hourly between Blackpool and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Gretna station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Blackpool to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Blackpool to Gretna train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Blackpool and Gretna is 131.1 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 2h 41m.