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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 14m
    £96–158

  2. Drive 221.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Gretna Greencar car 221.1 mi
    3h 46m
    £54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus B5 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 451
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    12h

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    7h 14m
    £93–153

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Boston to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    7h 57m
    £113–191

Boston to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Gretna Green via Grantham, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Stormont Terrace via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 12h.

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