The average train between Perth and Gretna takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Gretna at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Gretna station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Perth to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Perth to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Perth and Gretna is 157.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 22m.