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Cardiff to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gretna takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

6h 31m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£120
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 6m
£84–185

Cardiff to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

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

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