York to Gretna Trains

York to Gretna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Gretna takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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.

3h 30m
Duration: 149 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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York to Gretna train times

Trains run every 2 hours between York and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Gretna at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:35 PM → 9:22 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 11:21 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:16 AM → 8:20 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:16 AM → 8:20 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:16 AM → 8:20 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:16 AM → 8:20 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:02 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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