There are 5 ways to get from Doncaster to Gretna by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
4h 2m£49–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus X2 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 11m£19–27Drive 150.7 mi
- Drive from Doncaster to Gretnacar 150.7 mi
2h 33m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m£56–96Train #2
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
5h 12m£48–96
Doncaster to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Gretna is to bus which costs £19 - £27 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Central Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Stand A - English Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Gretna Green via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Doncaster and Gretna is 183 miles. The road distance is 151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Gretna without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Doncaster to Gretna, including transfers.
Doncaster to Gretna bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.
Doncaster to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Doncaster to Gretna is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £27 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Gretna, Scotland?
You can take a train from Doncaster to Gretna Green via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Central Avenue via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 7h 11m.
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Doncaster to Gretna bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A3 station.
Doncaster to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Gretna is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Doncaster to Gretna.
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