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There are 11 ways to get from Essex to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 53m
    £121–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    12h 1m
    £47–85

  3. Drive 303.5 mi

    1. Drive from Essex to Gretna Greencar car 303.5 mi
    5h 25m
    £74–106

  4. Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 1m
    £61–209

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    9h 59m
    £124–204

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 32m
    £70–194

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 13m
    £132–449

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 9m
    £105–355

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 39m
    £144–384

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 25m
    £108–274

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 50m
    £133–396

Essex to Gretna Green by train, foot, and subway

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Essex, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from White Notley to Gretna Green via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Stormont Terrace via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 12h 1m.

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