The average train between St Helens and Gretna Green takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from St Helens 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between St Helens and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 6:28 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
St Helens to Gretna Green train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Gretna Green train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between St Helens and Gretna Green is 174.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from St Helens Central to Carlisle 3 times a day. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
