The average train between Gretna Green and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 hourly between Gretna Green and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Manchester Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Gretna Green to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Airport station.
Book your Gretna Green to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Gretna Green and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 189.5 km. The road distance is 226 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m.