The average train between Gretna and Liverpool takes 2h 57m 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.
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 7:26 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Liverpool station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Gretna to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Gretna to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gretna and Liverpool is 176.3 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Liverpool Lime Street via Carlisle and Wigan North Western in around 3h 1m.