There are 4 ways to get from Clydebank to Gretna by train, bus, or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Clydebank to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain Dalmuir - Motherwell / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 56m£29–76Drive 92.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clydebank to Gretnacar 92.9 mi
1h 36m£24–34Bus, line 382 bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
- Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus 382
5h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
3h 45m£43–75
Clydebank to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clydebank to Gretna is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Clydebank to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Clydebank station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Clydebank station and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1 and Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Clydebank to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Clydebank and arriving at Gretna Green via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Clydebank and Gretna is 118 miles. The road distance is 93.5 miles.
The best way to get from Clydebank to Gretna without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 2h 56m and costs £28 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Clydebank to Gretna, including transfers.
Clydebank to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Clydebank to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Clydebank station.
The best way to get from Clydebank to Gretna is to train via Carlisle which takes 2h 56m and costs £28 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 382 bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Clydebank, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?
You can take a train from Clydebank to Gretna Green via Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clydebank station to School via Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Clydebank to Glasgow Central Low Level
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Clydebank to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Stance 2 station.
Clydebank to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central Low Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clydebank to Gretna is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Clydebank to Gretna.
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