The average train between Stafford and Gretna Green takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Stafford 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 every 2 hours between Stafford and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Stafford to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Stafford to Gretna Green train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Stafford and Gretna Green is 252.3 km. The road distance is 280 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stafford to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 17m.