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How to get fromBelfast to Gretnaby busferry, train, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Gretna by busferry, train, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    8h 35m
    £36–57

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    10h 42m
    £20–27

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain train
    9h 23m
    £122–376

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Gretnacar car
    4h 14m
    £54–263

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 50m
    £64–173

  6. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    9h 11m

Belfast to Gretna by busferry, bus, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Gretna, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Gretna. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 43 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, then take the train to Gretna Green. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Gretna Green via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, and Kilmarnock in around 9h 23m.

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