Gretna to Preston Trains

Gretna to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gretna and Preston takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Gretna to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 46m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

1h 36m

£21–63

Gretna to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:30 PM → 7:04 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
6:25 PM → 7:58 PM
1h 32m • 1 change
7:26 PM → 8:57 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
11:33 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
3h 33m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM
1h 32m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 9:14 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gretna to Preston? 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.

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Four other operators also service this route.

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