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Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie by train

First train

05:58

Last train

22:25

Departure station

Glenrothes With Thornton

Arrival station

Lockerbie

Journey time

From 1h 56m

Distance

72 miles (116 km)

Frequency

9 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast

Taking the train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie in 1 hour 56 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 10 minutes to travel the 72 miles (116 km) from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 56 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 9 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail or TransPennine Express to Lockerbie. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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 Lockerbie by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie take?

The average journey time by train between Glenrothes With Thornton and Lockerbie is 3 hours and 10 minutes, with around 9 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Glenrothes With Thornton and Lockerbie by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie?

No, there are no direct train services from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie. Travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie leave?

The first train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie leaves at 05:58. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie leave?

The last train from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie leaves at 22:25. 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.

What's the distance between Glenrothes With Thornton and Lockerbie by train?

Trains travelling from Glenrothes With Thornton to Lockerbie cover a distance of around 72 miles (116 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Lockerbie to Glenrothes With Thornton.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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