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Trains from Gretna Green (GEA) to Leicester (LEI)

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16

train journeys
per day

182

miles (293 kms)

4hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

06:28 / 23:44

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

9

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Gretna Green (GEA) to Leicester (LEI)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Gretna Green and Leicester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gretna Green to Leicester is approximately 182 miles (293 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 40 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Gretna Green and Leicester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gretna Green to Leicester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Gretna Green to Leicester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:28
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:51
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:39
    4 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    11:51
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:22
    5 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    13:29
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    13:51
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:26
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    15:10
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:29
    4 hrs 22 mins 3 changes
    15:51
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:23
    4 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    16:51
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:25
    4 hrs 29 mins 3 changes
    17:54
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:22
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    19:15
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:27
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:26
    4 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    20:52
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:31
    4 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    21:51
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    23:18
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:27
    10 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    06:00
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:24
    11 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    08:49
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:32
    9 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    09:08
    Gretna Green
    Leicester
    Gretna Green to Leicester

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

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gretna Green and Leicester

The travel time between Gretna Green and Leicester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gretna Green and Leicester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:44.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gretna Green & Leicester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Gretna Green and Leicester.

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