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Durham to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Gretna takes 3h 7m 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 7m
Duration
84 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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

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 8:48 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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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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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail2h 49m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains LimitedScotRail9h 30m • 2 changes

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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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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? 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 7m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Gretna, 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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