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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 10 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

    best
    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
    8h 36m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4h 16m
    £53–262

  3. 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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re
    8h 52m
    £113–375

  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 12m
    £63–179

  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 9m

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    9h 45m

  7. 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 22m
    £75–231

  8. 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 42m
    £69–200

  9. 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
    4h 57m
    £77–186

  10. 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 13m
    £72–170

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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 8h 52m.

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