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Durham to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Durham and Gretna Green takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

3h 8m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
3h 5m
£27–56

Durham to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Durham and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail6h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 39m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 34m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 24m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Gretna Green.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 83.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 8m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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