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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 Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk002
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 30m
    £25–40

  3. Drive  187 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Gretna Greencar car 187 mi
    3h 26m
    £48–68

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    5h 58m
    £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 56m
    £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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Carlisle in around 6h 30m.

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