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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 382 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    2h 13m

  2. Drive  82.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gretna Greencar car 82.3 mi
    1h 43m
    £21–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 2bus bus 101A / ...
    4h 45m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 13m
    £30–66

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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Stance 2 every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Three other operators also service this route.

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