The average train between Perth and Gretna takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Perth and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Perth to Gretna? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Gretna station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
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 279 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 56m.