There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Gretna by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 11m£75–144Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus Ember
- Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
7h 7m£35–54Drive 202.3 mi
- Drive from Aberdeen to Gretnacar 202.3 mi
3h 37m£50–72Train
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 17m£55–77Bus
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
7h 20m£36–55
Aberdeen to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Gretna is to bus and train which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Gretna is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Aberdeen and Gretna is 237 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Gretna without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Aberdeen to Gretna, including transfers.
Aberdeen to Gretna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
The best way to get from Aberdeen to Gretna is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 20m.
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 Gretna Green via Glasgow, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Aberdeen to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Glasgow to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Aberdeen to Gretna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Aberdeen to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Gretna is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Aberdeen to Gretna.
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