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: £32
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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

1h 36m

£19–56

Gretna to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Gretna and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, 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 Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:23 PM → 3:56 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 4:56 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 5:56 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 7:04 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:56 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
6:28 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 30m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 9:15 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 PM → 2:57 PM
1h 30m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 4:59 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:26 PM → 7:01 PM
1h 35m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 8:56 PM
1h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:06 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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
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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.

Trip Overview

Train

Gretna to Preston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:23 PM → 3:56 PM

3:27 PM → 4:56 PM

4:26 PM → 5:56 PM

5:30 PM → 7:04 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM

6:28 AM → 7:58 AM

7:38 AM → 9:14 AM

8:23 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:56 AM

6:28 AM → 7:58 AM

7:40 AM → 9:15 AM

8:23 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 PM → 2:57 PM

3:26 PM → 4:59 PM

5:26 PM → 7:01 PM

7:27 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:06 AM

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM

6:28 AM → 7:58 AM

7:38 AM → 9:14 AM

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

Train from Carlisle to Preston

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Trip Overview

Train

Gretna to Preston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:23 PM → 3:56 PM

3:27 PM → 4:56 PM

4:26 PM → 5:56 PM

5:30 PM → 7:04 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM

6:28 AM → 7:58 AM

7:38 AM → 9:14 AM

8:23 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:22 AM → 6:56 AM

6:28 AM → 7:58 AM

7:40 AM → 9:15 AM

8:23 AM → 9:57 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 PM → 2:57 PM

3:26 PM → 4:59 PM

5:26 PM → 7:01 PM

7:27 PM → 8:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 AM → 3:06 AM

5:22 AM → 6:54 AM

6:28 AM → 7:58 AM

7:38 AM → 9:14 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Carlisle to Preston

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Train trips to Preston

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