The average train between Lancaster and Gretna Green takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Lancaster to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Lancaster to Gretna Green train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancaster and Gretna Green is 107.9 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 50 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.