The average train between Girvan and Gretna takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Girvan 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 4 times a day between Girvan and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girvan is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Gretna at 5:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Girvan station and arriving at Gretna station via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Girvan to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Girvan station.
Girvan to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Gretna Green station.
Book your Girvan to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail.
The distance between Girvan and Gretna is 117 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Girvan to Gretna Green via Kilmarnock in around 3h 23m.