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Trip Overview

The average train between Dundee and Gretna takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Dundee to Gretna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Dundee to Gretna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dundee and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 30m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 6m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 54m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 46m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 54m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundee to Gretna? 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 Dundee to Gretna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dundee to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 16m.

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