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How to get fromCardiff to Gretnaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Gretna 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 6m
    £87–187

  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 590 / ...
    9h 45m
    £57–138

  3. Drive 284.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Gretnacar car 284.8 mi
    5h 31m
    £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 43m
    £70–172

  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
    £128–210

  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 28m
    £84–233

  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 2m
    £96–228

Cardiff to Gretna by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Central Avenue via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 9h 45m.

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