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Rugby to Gretna Green trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Gretna Green takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rugby 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.

4h 37m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£74
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 16m
£50–140

Rugby to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rugby and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastCaledonian SleeperScotRail8h 14m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail9h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 23m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Gretna Green? 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.

Map of how to get from Rugby to Gretna Green.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Rugby to Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 16m.

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