What is the cheapest way to get from Gretna to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Gretna to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gretna to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Gretna to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Gretna and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from School and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Gretna and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at Aberdeen via Carlisle and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Gretna to Aberdeen?

The distance between Gretna and Aberdeen is 237 miles. The road distance is 203 miles.

How do I travel from Gretna to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Gretna to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Gretna to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Gretna to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gretna to Aberdeen bus from?

Gretna to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Gretna to Aberdeen train from?

Gretna to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Gretna to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Gretna to Aberdeen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £70 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Gretna to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Gretna to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Gretna to Aberdeen train arrive?

Gretna to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Gretna to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to Aberdeen is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Gretna to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Gretna to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Gretna to Aberdeen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Gretna to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 13m
£74–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
6h 48m
£28–47
Drive 201.8 mi
1. Drive from Gretna to Aberdeencar 201.8 mi
3h 38m
£50–72
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
6h 7m
£123–305
Train via Lockerbie
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 58m
£62–156
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
9h 22m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane EDI - ABZ
7h 22m
£198–550
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane NCL - ABZ
8h 26m
£100–294

Gretna to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 236 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Union Square Bus Station via Broadacre House, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 48m.

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