The average train between Kendal and Gretna takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Kendal 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 Kendal and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kendal is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Gretna at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Kendal station and arriving at Gretna station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Kendal to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.
Kendal to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Kendal to Gretna train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kendal and Gretna is 77.1 km. The road distance is 99 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 and the journey takes 40 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.