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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Gretna Greenby bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gretna Green by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Line 304 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    8h 5m
    £88–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    12h 34m
    £63–151

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Gretna Greenrideshare rideshare 296.1 mi
    5h 53m

  4. Drive 296.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gretna Greencar car 296.1 mi
    5h 53m
    £72–104

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 33m
    £75–183

  6. Line 304 bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    9h 3m
    £127–216

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    7h 18m
    £88–234

  8. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 49m
    £101–234

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Gretna Green by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Stormont Terrace via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 12h 34m.

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