The average train between Inverness and Gretna Green takes 7h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 7h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
Inverness to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Inverness to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Gretna Green is 284.3 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 10m.