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There are 8 ways to get from Bristol to Gretna by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 8m
    £118–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    9h 41m
    £37–61

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    8h 14m
    £81–168

  4. Drive 284.9 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Gretnacar car 284.9 mi
    4h 37m
    £70–100

  5. Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 41m
    £55–140

  6. Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 29m
    £69–201

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    5h 57m
    £81–196

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

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 23m
    £142–327

Bristol to Gretna by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Central Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 9h 41m.

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