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Durham to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Gretna takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

3h 10m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
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£29–63

Durham to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Durham and Gretna. 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 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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  • Distance: 83.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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

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.

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