Liverpool to Gretna Trains

Trip Overview

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

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

Train

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

3h 14m

£28–78

Liverpool to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and Gretna. 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 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 Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:15 PM → 6:19 AM
Arrives next day
7h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:39 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
7:39 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:22 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:15 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 5:22 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 7:23 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:39 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:39 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:39 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 11:24 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
9:39 AM → 12:27 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Gretna? 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.