There are 5 ways to get from Cheltenham to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m£88–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
7h 57m£43–76Drive 247.8 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Gretna Greencar 247.8 mi
4h 1m£62–89Train, fly
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 44m£74–168Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 1m£94–149
Cheltenham to Gretna Green by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Gretna Green station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Gretna Green is 248 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Gretna Green without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Cheltenham to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Gretna Green train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Gretna Green is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 7h 57m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Gretna Green via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Carlisle in around 7h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £27–80
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Gretna Green train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Gretna Green is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Cheltenham to Gretna Green.
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