The average train between Dumbarton and Gretna Green takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Partick and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dumbarton to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Dumbarton station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Partick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Dumbarton to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.
Dumbarton to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Dumbarton to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dumbarton and Gretna Green is 141.2 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Gretna Green via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 19m.