There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Gretna by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 25m£51–91Drive 148.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Gretnacar 148.3 mi
2h 32m£37–53Steam train
- Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain The Dalesman West
6h 9m
Chester to Gretna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Gretna is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Gretna Green via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Chester and Gretna is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Chester to Gretna, including transfers.
Chester to Gretna train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Gretna train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Gretna is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Chester to Gretna.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Gretna, Scotland?
You can take a train from Chester to Gretna Green via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
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