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There are 10 ways to get from Gretna Green to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    8h 42m
    £179–298

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    14h 10m
    £70–187

  3. Drive 399.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gretna Green to Plymouthcar car 399.4 mi
    6h 29m
    £97–139

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 49m
    £136–305

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 29m
    £184–343

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 5m
    £149–286

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 31m
    £149–361

  8. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 48m
    £109–250

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 6m
    £136–306

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 52m
    £111–332

Gretna Green to Plymouth by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Gretna Green, Scotland and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Plymouth via Carlisle and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stormont Terrace to Plymouth Coach Station via Broadacre House, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 14h 10m.

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