There are 3 ways to get from Gateshead to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2h 22m£23–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 684 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Cranstonsbus 685
5h 4m£8–9Drive 65 mi
- Drive from Gateshead to Gretna Greencar 65 mi
1h 18m£17–24
Gateshead to Gretna Green by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead station to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square Bus Station and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Cranstons and Club Britannia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Gretna Green via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Gateshead and Gretna Green is 71 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Gretna Green without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £23 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Gateshead to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Gateshead to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station.
Gateshead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Gretna Green is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Cranstons, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- Website
- Go North East
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Go North East
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Station to Cranstons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach North East
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach North East
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Booking & Getting There
Gateshead to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Bus Station.
Gateshead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Gretna Green is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Gateshead to Gretna Green.
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