Cardiff to Gretna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gretna takes 6h 33m 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 33m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 5m

£72–154

Cardiff to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:21 PM → 1:22 PM
Arrives next day
16h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:22 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 5:22 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 7:23 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 9:37 PM
5h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:48 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 41m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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