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How to get fromDumbarton to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dumbarton to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 19m
    £41–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 6m
    £16–27

  3. Bus, train, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    4h 26m

  4. Drive 100.3 mi

    1. Drive from Dumbarton to Gretna Greencar car 100.3 mi
    1h 47m
    £25–36

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Quay Street to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    4h 24m
    £50–92

Dumbarton to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumbarton Central to Gretna Green via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Stormont Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 5h 6m.

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