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How to get fromAlloa to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 29m
    £39–95

  2. Drive  101.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alloa to Gretna Greencar car 101.1 mi
    1h 50m
    £25–36

  3. Line 51 bus, bus, line 380 bus, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shillinghill to Bus Stationbus bus 51
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    4. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Hallbus bus 380
    5. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    6h 2m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    4h 9m
    £54–93

  5. Train, line 382 bus

    1. Take the train from Stirling to Lockerbietrain train Southbound
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    4h 18m

Alloa to Gretna Green by train and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Alloa, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Alloa to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shillinghill to Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 6h 2m.

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