There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Gretna Green by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
4h 49mDrive 94.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Gretna Greencar 94.6 mi
1h 48m£23–34Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
5h 40m£68–129Bus via Hall
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
5h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna Green is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Gretna Green station. However, there are services departing from Old Pier and arriving at Dumfries station via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Cairnryan to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Gretna Green via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Cairnryan and Gretna Green is 107 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna Green without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cairnryan to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna Green is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Gretna Green via Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Kilmarnock in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dumfries station.
Cairnryan to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Gretna Green is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cairnryan to Gretna Green.
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