The average train between Livingston and Gretna Green takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Livingston 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 Livingston and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Livingston to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Livingston to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Livingston to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Livingston and Gretna Green is 104 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.