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How to get fromEast Midlands Airport (EMA) to Gretna Greenby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Gretna Green by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 13m
    £59–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    8h 27m
    £24–52

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Gretna Greenrideshare rideshare 203.7 mi
    3h 25m

  4. Drive 203.7 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Gretna Greencar car 203.7 mi
    3h 25m
    £50–72

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    7h 14m
    £87–151

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Tp
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    4. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    5. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    9h 30m
    £63–105

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Gretna Green by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Gretna Green via Railway Station, Derby, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Stormont Terrace via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 8h 27m.

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