The average train between Helensburgh and Gretna Green takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Helensburgh to Gretna Green. 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 Helensburgh and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Helensburgh is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 58m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Helensburgh to Gretna Green? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Helensburgh to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Helensburgh station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Helensburgh to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Helensburgh Central station.
Helensburgh to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Helensburgh to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Helensburgh and Gretna Green is 153 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 24m.