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Liverpool to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Gretna Green takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.

3h 1m
Duration
134 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 13m
£28–78

Liverpool to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 59m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumoScotRail2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Gretna Green? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 134 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 13m.

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