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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    3h 56m
    £39–56

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    6h 23m
    £30–52

  3. Drive  138.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Gretnacar car 138.5 mi
    2h 31m
    £35–50

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 19m
    £51–99

  5. Train, line 382 bus

    1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus bus 382
    4h 50m

Dundee to Gretna by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dundee to Carlisle once a week. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to School via Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 6h 23m.

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