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How to get fromDublin to Gretna Greenby ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Gretna Green by ferry, train, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    9h 37m
    £96–166

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus
    13h 30m
    £31–46

  3. Bus, bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Gretna Greentrain train
    12h 38m
    £40–61

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Gretna Greencar car
    5h 58m
    £79–300

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    6h 10m
    £65–202

  6. Fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 52m
    £49–171

  7. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 20m
    £49–196

  8. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 50m
    £65–191

  9. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 20m
    £59–191

Dublin to Gretna Green by ferry and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Gretna Green. However, you can take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Gretna Green. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Gretna Green via Grand Central Station Stand 11, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, and Auchinleck in around 12h 38m.

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