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Widnes to Gretna Green trains

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The average train between Widnes and Gretna Green takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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.

3h 46m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Widnes to Gretna Green train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Widnes and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 5m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 50m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 1m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 19m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail8h 18m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 15m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 52m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastScotRail2h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Widnes, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.

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