The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Gretna Green
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Gretna Green is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Gretna Green will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from Bolton to Gretna Green you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Bolton to Gretna Green train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Gretna Green trains for today, Monday 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:38 Bolton | 2h29 | 10:07 Gretna Green | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:38 Bolton | 2h44 | 11:22 Gretna Green | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:38 Bolton | 1h48 | 12:26 Gretna Green | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:38 Bolton | 2h41 | 14:19 Gretna Green | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 23 December | |||||
![]() | 06:38 Bolton | 2h27 | 09:05 Gretna Green | 1 change | |
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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 £65 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 163 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 163 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 20:53 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Bolton to Gretna Green trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Bolton and Gretna Green from £65. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bolton to Gretna Green train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Gretna Green 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 Green, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Gretna Green
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
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