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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 Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    4h 13m
    £45–80

  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 Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 11m
    £26–47

  3. Drive 138.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dundee to Gretnacar car 138.5 mi
    2h 31m
    £34–49

  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 14m
    £54–119

  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 47m

Dundee to Gretna by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Dundee to Carlisle 6 times a week. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. 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 11m.

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