There are 4 ways to get from Girvan to Gretna by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Girvan to Kilmarnocktrain Girvan - Kilmarnock / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
3h 23m£44–78Drive 86.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Girvan to Gretnacar 86.7 mi
1h 47m£22–31Bus, line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
- Take the train from Auchinleck to Gretna Greentrain
4h 39m£42–65Bus
- Take the bus from Wesley Road to Port Rodiebus 360 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Hospitalbus 500
- Take the bus from Hospital to Schoolbus 79
6h 18m
Girvan to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Gretna is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Girvan to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Girvan to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Wesley Road and arriving at School via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal and Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Girvan and arriving at Gretna Green via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Girvan and Gretna is 118 miles. The road distance is 87.2 miles.
The best way to get from Girvan to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Girvan to Gretna, including transfers.
Girvan to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Wesley Road station.
Girvan to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Girvan station.
The best way to get from Girvan to Gretna is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Girvan, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?
You can take a train from Girvan to Gretna Green via Kilmarnock in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wesley Road to School via Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, and Hospital in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Girvan to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Auchinleck to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Road
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–9
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Wesley Road to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Girvan to Gretna bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Port Rodie station.
Girvan to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Girvan to Gretna is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Girvan to Gretna.
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