Gretna to Manchester Trains

Gretna to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna and Manchester takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 50m

£44–83

Gretna to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna and Manchester. 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 Manchester at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:25 PM → 9:22 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
7:26 PM → 11:21 PM
3h 54m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:22 AM
3h • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:22 AM
3h • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:22 AM
3h • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:22 AM
3h • 1 change
6:28 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:21 AM
2h 43m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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