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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Haymarkettrain train Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 25m
    £40–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X37 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    5h 11m
    £19–31

  3. Drive  91.1 mi

    1. Drive from Falkirk to Gretnacar car 91.1 mi
    1h 45m
    £23–33

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Falkirk Grahamston - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    4h 6m
    £49–85

  5. Train, line 382 bus

    1. Take the train from Larbert to Lockerbietrain train Southbound
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus bus 382
    4h 32m

Falkirk to Gretna by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Gretna Green via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 5h 11m.

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