Manchester to Gretna Trains

Manchester to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

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

2h 42m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Manchester to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Manchester and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Gretna 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 Monday, August 10, 2026

12:21 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
1:21 PM → 4:20 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 17m • 1 change
5:21 PM → 7:35 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 12, 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, August 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 Friday, August 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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