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Blackpool to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 24m
Duration
116 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 40m
£25–75

Blackpool to Gretna train times

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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  • Distance: 116.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 2h 40m.

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