The average train between Fort William and Gretna takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Gretna. 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 at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Gretna. 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 24m.
Fort William to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Gretna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Fort William and Gretna is 239.4 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 37m.
