Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh Castle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna Green (Station) and Edinburgh Castle takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh Castle. 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 20m
Duration: 111 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Gretna Green (Station) to Edinburgh Castle train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna Green (Station) and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green (Station) is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:26 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
9:24 PM → 11:41 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
11:33 PM → 3:47 AM
Arrives next day
4h 14m • 1 change

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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Departing Thursday, August 20, 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 Friday, August 21, 2026

7:38 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 10:19 AM
1h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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