The average train between Liverpool and Gretna takes 3h 4m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 7:39 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Gretna station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Liverpool to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Liverpool to Gretna train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Gretna is 176.3 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 14m.