The average train between Gretna and London takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Gretna is at 11:33 PM which arrives into London at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to London. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Gretna to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Gretna to London train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gretna and London is 434.2 km. The road distance is 494 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.