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Trains from Colchester Stations to Gretna Green (GEA)

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11

train journeys
per day

269

miles (433 kms)

6hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester Stations to Gretna Green (GEA)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Stations to Gretna Green is approximately 269 miles (433 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 25 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Gretna Green. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Stations to Gretna Green Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:40
    6 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    12:27
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    06:05
    7 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    13:18
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    07:05
    7 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    14:20
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    08:07
    7 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    09:03
    7 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    16:20
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    10:03
    7 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    17:41
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    12:01
    7 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    19:36
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    14:01
    7 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    21:23
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    16:03
    7 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    23:22
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    23:03
    11 hrs 5 mins 3 changes
    10:08
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green
  • Mon 6th May
    23:22
    15 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Colchester
    Gretna Green
    Colchester to Gretna Green

About Colchester Stations Station

Station name Colchester Stations (37)
Address Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 20:00
Saturday 05:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Gretna Green Station

Station name Gretna Green (GEA)
Address Gretna Green station, Station Road, off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, DG16 5HF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green

The travel time between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Stations & Gretna Green. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Stations and Gretna Green, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.