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Colchester to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Colchester and Gretna Green takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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 57m
Duration
361 mi
Distance
£135
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 46m
£95–207

Colchester to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Colchester and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian SleeperScotRail8h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 8m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Gretna Green? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Gretna Green.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 361.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Gretna Green via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 5h 46m.

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