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Cardiff to Gretna buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Gretna takes 19h 58m and the fastest bus takes 13h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Cardiff 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.

19h 58m
Duration
343 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Cardiff to Gretna bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Cardiff and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 12:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Gretna at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 19h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressHoustons Minicoaches19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressHoustons Minicoaches13h 40m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressHoustons Minicoaches35h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressHoustons Minicoaches13h 40m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressHoustons Minicoaches19h 10m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressHoustons Minicoaches19h 10m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 342.7 mi
  • Duration: 19h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Park Place to Central Avenue via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 11h 29m.

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