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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dorset to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 38m
    £187–306

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    15h 22m
    £61–126

  3. Drive 345.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Gretna Greencar car 345.9 mi
    6h 6m
    £85–122

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 5m
    £125–300

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    10h 35m
    £153–271

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    12h 27m
    £155–288

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    9h 58m
    £94–213

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    8h 47m
    £138–291

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    9h 46m
    £108–274

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    10h 14m
    £120–269

Dorset to Gretna Green by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Gretna Green via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Stormont Terrace via South Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 15h 22m.

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