The average bus between Gretna and Grasmere takes 6h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gretna to Grasmere. 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 3 times a day between Gretna and Grasmere. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gretna is at 4:24 PM which arrives into Grasmere at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gretna to Grasmere? 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 Gretna to Grasmere. However, there are services departing from Gretna station and arriving at Grasmere station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Gretna to Grasmere bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Rail Station.
Gretna to Grasmere bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Village Hall station.
The distance between Gretna and Grasmere is 59.7 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Village Hall via Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 23m.