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Holyhead to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Holyhead and Gretna Green takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.

4h 58m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£104
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
  2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 15m
£86–147

Holyhead to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Holyhead and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Gretna Green via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 15m.

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