The average bus between Windermere and Gretna takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h 3m. 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 4 times a day between Windermere and Gretna. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windermere is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Gretna at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 44m • 3 changesWant 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 6h 13m.
Windermere to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange 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 116 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Central Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Stand A - English Street in around 4h 45m.