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Bristol to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Gretna takes 5h 48m 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 48m
Duration
291 mi
Distance
£144
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  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 8m
£118–196

Bristol to Gretna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bristol and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:15 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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 291.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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 8m.

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