The average train between Gretna and Knutsford takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Knutsford. 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 and Knutsford. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Knutsford at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Knutsford. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Knutsford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Gretna to Knutsford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to Knutsford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Knutsford station.
Book your Gretna to Knutsford train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gretna and Knutsford is 193.6 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Knutsford via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 20m.