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There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Gretna by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 11m
    £75–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    8h 3m
    £39–55

  3. Drive  202.3 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Gretnacar car 202.3 mi
    3h 37m
    £50–72

  4. Train via Lockerbie

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 43m
    £51–123

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    5h 52m
    £50–75

Aberdeen to Gretna by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to School via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 8h 3m.

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