The average train between Paisley and Gretna Green takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 hourly between Paisley and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Paisley to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Paisley to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Paisley and Gretna Green is 126.2 km. The road distance is 189 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route.