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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 Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 50m
    £130–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    11h 10m
    £43–85

  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 54m
    £113–271

  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 25m
    £148–227

  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
    6h 49m
    £91–357

  7. 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 41m
    £116–423

  8. 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 33m
    £130–292

  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 4m
    £128–378

  10. 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 26m
    £123–388

  11. 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 26m
    £119–261

Basingstoke to Gretna Green by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Gretna Green via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 11h 10m.

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