First train | 08:00 | |
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Last train | 13:59 | |
Departure station | Cambridge | |
Arrival station | Gretna Green | |
Journey time | From 5h 36m | |
Distance | 234 miles (377 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £40.60 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
Want to find out more about taking the train from Cambridge to Gretna Green? Look no further.
You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Cambridge and Gretna Green, which usually take 6 hours 17 minutes to complete the 234 miles (377 km) journey. It can take as little as 5 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Gretna Green by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Cambridge to Gretna Green start from £40.60 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
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The fastest journey time by train from Cambridge to Gretna Green is 5 hours and 36 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cambridge to Gretna Green can start from as little as £40.60 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 Cambridge to Gretna Green. Travelling from Cambridge to Gretna Green by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Cambridge to Gretna Green leaves at 08:00. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cambridge to Gretna Green leaves at 13:59. 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 Cambridge to Gretna Green cover a distance of around 234 miles (377 km) during the journey.
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