Cardiff to Gretna Trains

Cardiff to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Gretna takes 6h 29m 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 29m
Duration: 288 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 5m

£74–156

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 10:21 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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
6:42 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
11h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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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