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Reading to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Gretna Green takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

5h 56m
Duration
300 mi
Distance
£150
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 27m
£123–203

Reading to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Reading to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 27m.

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