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Cardiff to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gretna Green takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Gretna Green. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 19m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£121
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 6m
£89–187

Cardiff to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 6m.

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