The average bus between Windermere and Gretna takes 8h 16m and the fastest bus takes 5h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Windermere 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 3 times a day between Windermere and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 4:56 PM which arrives into Gretna at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Windermere 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 Windermere to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Windermere station and arriving at Gretna station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Windermere to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Barclays Bank station.
Windermere to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Stand A - English Street station.
The distance between Windermere and Gretna is 69.3 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Central Avenue via Bus Station and Stand A - English Street in around 4h 17m.