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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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Carlisle station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Halifax to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Gretna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Halifax and Gretna is 162.6 km. The road distance is 187 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 31m.
