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How to get fromBasingstoke to Gretna Greenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wolverhamptontrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 51m
    £119–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    10h 59m
    £58–103

  3. Drive  313.8 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Gretna Greencar car 313.8 mi
    5h 21m
    £78–112

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 58m
    £116–263

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 23m
    £124–193

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 6m
    £89–340

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 36m
    £127–273

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 54m
    £106–415

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 20m
    £120–360

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 7m
    £104–243

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 34m
    £111–370

Basingstoke to Gretna Green by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Gretna Green via Wolverhampton and Carlisle in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Gretna Green via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Carlisle in around 10h 59m.

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