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How to get fromAmbleside to Gretna Greenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Line 555 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3h 11m
    £15–26

  2. Drive 51 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ambleside to Gretna Greencar car 51 mi
    57 min
    £13–18

  3. Line 555 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from bus interchange to Thwaite Lanebus bus 555 / ...
    2. Take the train from Windermere to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain train
    3h 24m
    £28–49

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ambleside to Gretna Greentaxi taxi 51 mi
    57 min
    £100–130

  5. Line 555 bus, bus, line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to STAND A - English Streetbus bus 104
    3h 50m
    £13–17

Ambleside to Gretna Green by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Gretna Green via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Carlisle in around 3h 11m.

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