The average train between Gretna and Nottingham takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Gretna to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna to Nottingham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Gretna to Nottingham train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Gretna and Nottingham is 259.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Nottingham via Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 27m.