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Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna and Liverpool takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Liverpool. 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 56m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gretna to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna and Liverpool. 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 Liverpool at 1:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 45m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express2h 33m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 40m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Liverpool Lime Street via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 3h.

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