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How to get fromCardiff to Gretna Greenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 5m
    £83–187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    11h 22m
    £61–156

  3. Drive 285.4 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Gretna Greencar car 285.4 mi
    5h 32m
    £70–101

  4. 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
    6h 47m
    £70–171

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 51m
    £126–207

  6. 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
    6h 40m
    £81–227

  7. 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 4m
    £91–222

Cardiff to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Stormont Terrace via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 11h 22m.

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