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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Birmingham to Gretna
The cheapest option from Birmingham to Gretna is coach, with an average price of £19. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Gretna among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 290 km
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£37 Average Price | £59 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest option |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham to Gretna by coach, train or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Gretna
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Typically, there are 16 trains per day from Birmingham to Gretna, including 4 direct trains, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 09:07, the last at 13:56. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Lowest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 9:07 |
Last train 13:56 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Gretna trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham and Gretna from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Gretna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Gretna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gretna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Gretna
Most Birmingham to Gretna trains use the Birmingham New Street to Annan station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Gretna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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