The average train between Gretna and Inverness takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gretna to Inverness. 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 5 times a day between Gretna and Inverness. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Inverness at 5:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Inverness station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
Gretna to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Book your Gretna to Inverness train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gretna and Inverness is 285.3 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Inverness via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 6h 46m.