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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
£33
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 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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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 5m • 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, November 14, 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, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail3h 3m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 58m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryNorthern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 57m • 2 changes
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail7h 4m • 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, November 17, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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 Durham to Gretna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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 £19–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m.

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