The average train between Gretna Green and Preston takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna Green to Preston. 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 Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna Green is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Gretna Green to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Gretna Green to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gretna Green and Preston is 140.1 km. The road distance is 159 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Four other operators also service this route.