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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Gretna Green
Trains from Bolton to Gretna Green run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 20:53 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Bolton to Gretna Green trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Bolton and Gretna Green from £66. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
TransPennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Bolton to Gretna Green train
FAQs: Travel by train from Bolton to Gretna Green easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Gretna Green.

Booking trains from Bolton to Gretna Green in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bolton to Gretna Green can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £66, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Gretna Green is by train, costing approximately £66.
The train station in Bolton that goes to Gretna Green is Bolton station (BON), and it arrives at Gretna Green station (GEA).
The train distance from Bolton to Gretna Green is 163 km.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bolton to Gretna Green.
Yes, you can take the train from Bolton to Gretna Green.
The train journey from Bolton to Gretna Green covers a distance of 163 km and takes approximately 1h 48m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Bolton to Gretna Green leaves at 6:08.
The last train from Bolton to Gretna Green departs at 20:53.
Trains from Bolton to Gretna Green run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bolton to Gretna Green.
There is no night train service from Bolton to Gretna Green.
To travel from Bolton to Gretna Green, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Gretna Green
Bolton
Gretna Green
The major train station for departures in Bolton is Bolton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bolton for your trip from Bolton to Gretna Green.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bolton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
The major train station for arrivals in Gretna Green is Gretna Green. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gretna Green for your journey to Gretna Green from Bolton.
Amenities at train station
information
Address
Gretna Green station, Station Road, off Glasgow Road, Gretna Green, Dumfries & Galloway, DG16 5HFParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Gretna Green
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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