The average train between Windermere and Gretna takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 every 2 hours between Windermere and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Gretna at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Oxenholme Lake District and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Gretna station via Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Windermere to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Windermere station.
Windermere to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Windermere to Gretna train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Windermere and Gretna is 69.3 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Windermere to Gretna Green via Oxenholme Lake District and Carlisle in around 2h 19m.