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Castleford to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Castleford and Gretna Green takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Castleford 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.

5h 20m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Castleford to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Castleford and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Castleford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 58m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 175.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Castleford, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Castleford to Gretna Green via Manchester Piccadilly and Carlisle in around 4h 57m.

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