The average train between Thurso and Gretna Green takes 15h 9m and the fastest train takes 9h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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 Thurso and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
Thurso to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Thurso to Gretna Green train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Thurso and Gretna Green is 400.1 km. The road distance is 713 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Gretna Green via Inverness, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 11h 3m.