The average train between York and Gretna takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between York and Gretna. The service departs York at 8:19 PM in the evening, which arrives into Gretna at 06:19:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from York to Gretna. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Gretna station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
York to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your York to Gretna train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between York and Gretna is 172.5 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.
