The average train between York and Gretna Green takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from York 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 6 times a week between York and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 10:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 51m • 1 change
3h 3m • 1 change
3h 3m • 1 change
3h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from York to Gretna Green? 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 York to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
York to Gretna Green train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Gretna Green train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your York to Gretna Green train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between York and Gretna Green is 173 km. The road distance is 241 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Carlisle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. West Coast Railways also services this route once a week.