Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna Green (Station) and Edinburgh takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 22m
Duration: 110 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 7m

£34–73

Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna Green (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Gretna Green (Station) is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

9:24 PM → 1:43 PM
Arrives next day
16h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

1:26 PM → 3:39 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 5:43 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 7:39 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 9:39 PM
2h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:20 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:38 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:20 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:38 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 55m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 12:20 PM
1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh? 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.

What companies run services between Gretna Green (Station), Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Three other operators also service this route.

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