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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Gretna takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

5h 46m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 9m
£108–175

Bristol to Gretna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Gretna at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail11h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Gretna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 291.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 9m.

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