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Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna Green and Manchester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£44
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gretna Green to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna Green and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 55m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 53m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 43m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna Green to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Gretna Green to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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