The average train between Oxford and Gretna takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 3 hours between Oxford and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Gretna at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Gretna station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Oxford to Gretna train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Gretna train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Oxford to Gretna train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Oxford and Gretna is 380.1 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 3m.