Reading to Gretna Green Trains

Reading to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Gretna Green takes 6h 10m 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 300 mi
Distance: £130
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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6h 26m

£111–181

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 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:15 AM → 11:24 AM
5h 9m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:27 PM
5h 12m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 1:17 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 2:19 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

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