First train | 08:16 | |
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Last train | 19:55 | |
Departure station | Bridgend | |
Arrival station | Gretna Green | |
Journey time | From 5h 53m | |
Distance | 242 miles (390 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £146.80 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Thinking about taking the train from Bridgend to Gretna Green? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 50 minutes to travel the 242 miles (390 km) from Bridgend to Gretna Green by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or ScotRail to Gretna Green. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bridgend to Gretna Green in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £146.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Gretna Green by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The fastest journey time by train from Bridgend to Gretna Green is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Bridgend to Gretna Green can start from as little as £146.80 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Bridgend to Gretna Green. Travelling from Bridgend to Gretna Green by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Bridgend to Gretna Green leaves at 08:16. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Bridgend to Gretna Green leaves at 19:55. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Bridgend to Gretna Green cover a distance of around 242 miles (390 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Gretna Green to Bridgend.
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