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Coatbridge to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 52m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 32m
£19–60

Coatbridge to Gretna Green train times

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 7:13 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.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail7h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 37m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 37m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLumoScotRail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 37m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail1h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Coatbridge to Gretna Green.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Coatbridge, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Carlisle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 55 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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