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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cornwall to Gretna Green by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    5h 36m
    £152–326

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    15h 37m
    £67–119

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    10h 21m
    £174–284

  4. Drive  421 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Gretna Greencar car 421 mi
    7h 4m
    £106–152

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    13h 37m
    £180–319

Cornwall to Gretna Green by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration10h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Gretna Green via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Gretna Green via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Carlisle in around 15h 37m.

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