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

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

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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 36m
    £106–167

  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 Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    14h 13m
    £34–46

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    13h 10m

  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 Gretnacar car
    5h 58m
    £80–301

  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 7m
    £70–203

  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 47m
    £51–171

  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 15m
    £50–196

  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 47m
    £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 25m
    £59–191

Dublin to Gretna by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Gretna. 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, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Dumfries station, and Dumfries in around 13h 10m.

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