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Outbound fromDurham to Gretna Green by train
It takes an average of 3h 1m to travel from Durham to Gretna Green by train, over a distance of around 61 miles (98 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Durham to Gretna Green and tickets for this journey start from £14.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:29 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Gretna Green | |
| Journey time | From 2h 14m | |
| Distance | 61 miles (98 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £14.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Durham to Gretna Green in 2 hours 14 minutes
If you want to travel from Durham to Gretna Green by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Durham to Gretna Green by train to take around 3 hours 1 minute. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 14 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 10 trains per day running on this route, which spans 61 miles (98 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Gretna Green. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Durham to Gretna Green start from £14.40 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Durham to Gretna Green
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Consider a Season Ticket
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