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How to get fromFort William to Gretna Greenby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Fort William to Gretna Green by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 56m
    £54–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    7h 37m
    £23–35

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Dalmuirtrain train Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 39m
    £69–185

  4. Drive 187.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Gretna Greencar car 187.6 mi
    3h 33m
    £46–66

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    6h 33m
    £58–107

  6. Bus via Moffat

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 915
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    7h 40m
    £29–40

Fort William to Gretna Green by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Fort William to Gretna Green via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stormont Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 7h 37m.

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