The average train between Coatbridge and Gretna Green takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Coatbridge 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 every 2 hours between Coatbridge and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Coatbridge is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Coatbridge to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Coatbridge station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Coatbridge to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Motherwell station.
Coatbridge to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Coatbridge to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Coatbridge and Gretna Green is 113 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Carlisle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 55 min. Three other operators also service this route.