Manchester to Gretna Green Trains

Manchester to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Manchester and Gretna Green takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

2h 42m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Manchester to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:21 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
6:21 PM → 9:22 PM
3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:26 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
12:26 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:22 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:26 PM → 7:23 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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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Manchester to Gretna Green train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:21 PM → 7:35 PM

6:21 PM → 9:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:26 AM → 1:22 PM

12:26 PM → 3:22 PM

2:26 PM → 5:22 PM

4:26 PM → 7:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

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Manchester to Gretna Green train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:21 PM → 7:35 PM

6:21 PM → 9:22 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:26 AM → 1:22 PM

12:26 PM → 3:22 PM

2:26 PM → 5:22 PM

4:26 PM → 7:23 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:54 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:57 AM → 7:12 AM

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM

7:21 AM → 10:06 AM

8:21 AM → 11:24 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle

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