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How to get fromDerby to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 51m
    £49–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk014 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 50m
    £24–44

  3. Drive  187 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Gretna Greencar car 187 mi
    3h 26m
    £47–68

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    5h 57m
    £70–123

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus bus 9.1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    6h 57m
    £72–118

Derby to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Gretna Green via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Carlisle in around 6h 50m.

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