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Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna and Hamilton takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Hamilton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 57m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 41m
£19–56

Gretna to Hamilton train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna and Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Gretna is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    ScotRailLumo2h 5m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 29m • 1 change

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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper7h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailLumo1h 32m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 31m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 58m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 33m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 18m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 33m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper6h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 32m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 53m • 1 change

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    ScotRailLumo1h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna to Hamilton? 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 to Hamilton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Hamilton, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Motherwell every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 57 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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