The average train between Thirsk and Gretna Green takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Thirsk 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 Thirsk and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Northallerton and take an average of 4h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Thirsk to Gretna Green train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Northallerton station.
Thirsk to Gretna Green train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Thirsk to Gretna Green train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Thirsk and Gretna Green is 140.1 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Thirsk to Gretna Green via Northallerton, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 4h 11m.