The average train between Carnforth and Gretna Green takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth 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 hourly between Carnforth and Gretna Green. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Gretna Green at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Gretna Green station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Carnforth to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Carnforth to Gretna Green train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carnforth and Gretna Green is 99.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 50 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.