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How to get fromGretna Green to Belfastby train, busferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Gretna Green to Belfast by train, busferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, bus and ferry

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    1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 5m
    £36–55

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Kilmarnocktrain train
    2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re
    9h 7m
    £122–372

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4h 16m
    £54–263

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    5h 28m
    £65–158

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 11m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    4h 15m
    £67–209

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    4h 40m
    £58–168

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    5h 12m
    £75–174

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    5h 27m
    £69–158

Gretna Green to Belfast by train, bus, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Gretna Green to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Auchinleck, walk to Well Road, take the line 42 bus to Ayr Bus Station, walk to Ayr, then take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gretna Green to Belfast Lanyon Place via Kilmarnock, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 9h 7m.

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