The average train between East Kilbride and Gretna takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride 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.
Trains run hourly between East Kilbride and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Gretna. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Gretna station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
East Kilbride to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from East Kilbride station.
East Kilbride to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your East Kilbride to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between East Kilbride and Gretna is 110.6 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from East Kilbride to Gretna Green via Glasgow Central and Carlisle in around 3h 7m.