The average bus between Aberdeen and Gretna takes 11h 46m and the fastest bus takes 7h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Gretna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Aberdeen and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Gretna at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 15m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Gretna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Gretna station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
Aberdeen to Gretna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Gretna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stance 2 station.
The distance between Aberdeen and Gretna is 246.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to School via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 8h 3m.