The average train between Gateshead and Gretna Green takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 every 2 hours between Gateshead and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Gateshead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Gateshead to Gretna Green train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and ScotRail.
The distance between Gateshead and Gretna Green is 93.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.