The average train between Stirling and Gretna takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Stirling to Gretna. 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 hourly between Stirling and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Gretna at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Stirling to Gretna? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Stirling station and arriving at Gretna station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Stirling to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.
Stirling to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Stirling to Gretna train tickets online with ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stirling and Gretna is 136.4 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Stirling to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 20m.