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How to get fromGretna Green to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gretna Green to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
    3h 4m
    £51–91

  2. Drive 149 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Chestercar car 149 mi
    2h 34m
    £37–53

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 25m
    £40–85

  4. Steam train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train The Dalesman West
    5h 46m

Gretna Green to Chester by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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.

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