The average train between Fort William and Gretna takes 9h 38m 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 7:50 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Dalmuir and take an average of 9h 38m. 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 Gretna station via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Fort William to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Fort William to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Fort William and Gretna is 239.4 km. The road distance is 364 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Gretna Green via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 39m.