Download the Rome2Rio travel app
Scan QR code with your phone to download the app
Scan QR code with your phone to download the app
The average train between Fort William and Gretna Green takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William to Gretna Green. 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Gretna Green? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Queen Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Fort William to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Fort William to Gretna Green train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Fort William and Gretna Green is 238.6 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 38m.
