Cambridge to Gretna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Gretna takes 7h and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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.

7h
Duration: 306 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain

6h 24m

£102–165

Cambridge to Gretna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cambridge and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

9:00 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 5:38 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:35 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:22 AM
6h 7m • 3 changes
5:58 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:22 PM
6h 22m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 7:23 PM
6h 23m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 9:37 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
13h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:24 AM
6h 9m • 3 changes
6:57 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 30m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:19 PM
6h 19m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.