The average train between Dundee and Gretna takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Dundee and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Gretna station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Dundee to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Dundee to Gretna train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Dundee and Gretna is 164 km. The road distance is 271 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Dundee to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week.
