Colchester to Gretna Green Trains

Colchester to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Colchester and Gretna Green takes 6h 1m 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.

6h 1m
Duration: 361 mi
Distance: £135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain 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 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 10:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

2:00 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
4:02 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 20m • 3 changes
6:02 PM → 11:21 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
10:33 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
7h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:14 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 10m • 3 changes
7:14 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 3 changes
8:09 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 8m • 3 changes
9:01 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:04 AM → 11:22 AM
5h 18m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 26m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 18m • 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.

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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