The average train between Gretna Green and Lincoln takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Gretna Green to Lincoln. 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 3 hours between Gretna Green and Lincoln. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Lincoln at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Lincoln station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Gretna Green to Lincoln train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Lincoln train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Newark North Gate station.
Book your Gretna Green to Lincoln train tickets online with ScotRail, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gretna Green and Lincoln is 257.2 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Lincoln Central via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Newark North Gate in around 5h 46m.