Halifax to Gretna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Gretna takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax to Gretna. 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 18m
Duration: 143 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 28m

£32–83

Halifax to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Halifax and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:30 AM → 2:19 PM
2h 49m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 50m • 2 changes
1:31 PM → 4:20 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
2:31 PM → 5:38 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:27 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
2:27 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
4:27 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:31 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Halifax to Gretna? 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.