Edinburgh to Gretna Trains

Edinburgh to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Gretna takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

2h 14m

£34–70

Edinburgh to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Gretna at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:52 AM → 12:27 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 2:19 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 4:20 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:19 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:19 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:19 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:19 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 8:20 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 54m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Three other operators also service this route.

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