The average train between Durham and Gretna Green takes 3h 10m 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.
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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Durham to Gretna Green train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Durham to Gretna Green train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Durham to Gretna Green train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Gretna Green is 98.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.