The average train between Lanark and Gretna Green takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Lanark 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 every 2 hours between Lanark and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanark is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Lanark station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Lanark to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Lanark station.
Lanark to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Lanark to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lanark and Gretna Green is 87 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Lanark to Gretna Green via Motherwell and Carlisle in around 2h 49m.