The average train between Chorley and Gretna Green takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley 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.
Trains run hourly between Chorley and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Chorley to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Chorley to Gretna Green train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Gretna Green is 153.4 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Four other operators also service this route.