There are 5 ways to get from Dundee to Gretna by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 18m£51–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 15m£24–45Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Dundee to Gretnacar 138.5 mi
2h 31m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 31m£35–50Train, line 382 bus
- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus 382
4h 50m
Dundee to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Gretna is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Dundee to Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Central Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station and Stand A - English Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Dundee and Gretna is 167 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dundee to Gretna without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Dundee to Gretna, including transfers.
Dundee to Gretna bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Dundee to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Dundee to Gretna is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?
You can take a train from Dundee to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Central Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Hall to School
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
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Booking & Getting There
Dundee to Gretna bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dundee to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Gretna is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Dundee to Gretna.
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