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There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to Gretna by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 49m
    £116–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    9h 43m
    £39–76

  3. Drive 266.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge to Gretnacar car 266.7 mi
    4h 29m
    £65–94

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 39m
    £69–239

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    7h 31m
    £104–177

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    8h 42m
    £139–227

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 5m
    £78–214

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 11m
    £115–410

  9. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 25m
    £79–245

  10. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 51m
    £75–220

Cambridge to Gretna by train and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Gretna Green via King's Cross, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Central Avenue via St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 9h 43m.

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