Gretna to Edinburgh Trains

Gretna to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna and Edinburgh takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Edinburgh. 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: 110 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

2h 7m

£34–73

Gretna to Edinburgh train times

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

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:25 PM → 2:19 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
1:24 PM → 3:36 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 4:18 PM
1h 55m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 5:40 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 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 12, 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 13, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna to Edinburgh? 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, Scotland and Edinburgh, 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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