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How to get fromGretna Green to Isle of Manby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Gretna Green to Isle of Man by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Heyshamcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Heysham to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    5h 10m
    $42–129

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    10h 34m
    $60–124

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  • Distance: 241.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Isle of Man?

There is no direct connection from Gretna Green to Isle of Man. However, you can drive to Heysham then take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stormont Terrace to Isle of Man Douglas via Broadacre House, Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, North John Street, and Liverpool in around 10h 34m.

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