There are 3 ways to get from Gretna Green to Chester by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
3h 4m£50–82Drive 149 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gretna Green to Chestercar 149 mi
2h 34m£38–54Steam train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain The Dalesman West
5h 46m
Gretna Green to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gretna Green to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Gretna Green to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Gretna Green to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Gretna Green and Chester is 145 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gretna Green to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Gretna Green to Chester, including transfers.
Gretna Green to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Gretna Green to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gretna Green to Chester is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Gretna Green to Chester.
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What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Gretna Green to Chester via Carlisle and Warrington Bank Quay in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
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