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The average train between London and Gretna takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London to Gretna. However, there are services departing from London Euston station and arriving at Carlisle station via Carlisle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
London to Gretna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Gretna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between London and Gretna is 434.2 km. The road distance is 502 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.
