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How to get fromGretna to Aberdeenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Gretna to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    5h 25m
    £73–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    8h 11m
    £40–58

  3. Drive  201.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gretna to Aberdeencar car 201.8 mi
    3h 38m
    £50–72

  4. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane NCL - ABZ
    8h 12m
    £116–288

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    5h 44m
    £54–81

  6. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 5m
    £96–166

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane GLA - ABZ
    6h 46m
    £128–323

Gretna to Aberdeen by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Aberdeen via Carlisle and Haymarket in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Avenue to Union Square Bus Station via Crown Inn, Stance 2, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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