There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Gretna by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Dumfries
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
4h 49mDrive 94.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cairnryan to Gretnacar 94.2 mi
1h 48m£23–33Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
5h 40m£68–134Bus
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hospitalbus 500
- Take the bus from Hospital to Schoolbus 79
5h 32m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Gretna 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. 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 is 107 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna without a car is to bus via Dumfries which takes 4h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cairnryan to Gretna, including transfers.
Cairnryan to Gretna bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Gretna is to bus via Dumfries which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Gretna, 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
- £35–70
- 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 Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Hospital to School
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Cairnryan to Gretna bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dumfries station.
Cairnryan to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Gretna is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Cairnryan to Gretna.
There are 562+ hotels available in Gretna.