Blackpool to Gretna Trains

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: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 40m

£24–67

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.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:23 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
4:05 PM → 6:10 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
5:22 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:22 PM → 9:22 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:18 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 4m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:04 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Gretna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Blackpool to Gretna train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:23 PM → 5:38 PM

4:05 PM → 6:10 PM

5:22 PM → 7:35 PM

7:22 PM → 9:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:18 AM → 1:22 PM

1:18 PM → 3:22 PM

3:18 PM → 5:22 PM

5:18 PM → 7:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM

6:04 AM → 8:20 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

8:04 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM

6:04 AM → 8:20 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

8:04 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM

6:04 AM → 8:20 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

8:04 AM → 10:06 AM

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

Train from Blackpool North to Preston

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Blackpool to Gretna train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:23 PM → 5:38 PM

4:05 PM → 6:10 PM

5:22 PM → 7:35 PM

7:22 PM → 9:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:18 AM → 1:22 PM

1:18 PM → 3:22 PM

3:18 PM → 5:22 PM

5:18 PM → 7:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM

6:04 AM → 8:20 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

8:04 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM

6:04 AM → 8:20 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

8:04 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:12 AM

6:04 AM → 8:20 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

8:04 AM → 10:06 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Blackpool North to Preston

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