The average train between Falkirk and Gretna takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Falkirk 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 every 2 hours between Falkirk and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Gretna at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Gretna station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Falkirk to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Falkirk to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Falkirk and Gretna is 120.7 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 3h 23m.