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Compare bus and train for Carlisle to Gretna Green
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Gretna Green among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Gretna Green take longer:
Bus takes on average 36m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (12m by train vs 20m by car). Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $4 (€4) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Scotrail, ScotRail.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Carlisle to Gretna Green train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Gretna Green trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9:55 AM Carlisle | 0h11 | 10:06 AM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:13 AM Carlisle | 0h11 | 11:24 AM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:15 PM Carlisle | 0h12 | 12:27 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:06 PM Carlisle | 0h11 | 1:17 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:08 PM Carlisle | 0h11 | 2:19 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:09 PM Carlisle | 0h11 | 3:20 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:08 PM Carlisle | 0h11 | 4:19 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:27 PM Carlisle | 0h11 | 5:38 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:59 PM Carlisle | 0h11 | 6:10 PM Gretna Green | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Gretna Green
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Carlisle to Gretna Green run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (15 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 9 miles (15 km) |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 12:14 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Carlisle to Gretna Green trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Carlisle and Gretna Green from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to Gretna Green
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Gretna Green by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gretna Green, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Carlisle to Gretna Green
Most Carlisle to Gretna Green trains use the Carlisle to Gretna Green station pair. Use this guide to compare Carlisle and Gretna Green train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Carlisle station do trains to Gretna Green leave from?
Getting to Carlisle from Carlisle city centre
Carlisle train station facilities and services
Carlisle has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carlisle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carlisle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlisle: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Gretna Green station do trains from Carlisle arrive at?
Getting to Gretna Green from Gretna Green city centre
Gretna Green train station facilities and services
Gretna Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Gretna Green.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Gretna Green: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Gretna Green: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gretna Green: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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