There are 4 ways to get from Gretna to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 9m£34–67Drive 83.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gretna to Edinburghcar 83.3 mi
1h 45m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
5h 2m£23–33Line 382 bus, train
- Take the bus from Central Avenue to Crown Innbus 382
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 45m
Gretna to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gretna to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Gretna to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Gretna and Edinburgh is 111 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gretna to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Gretna to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Gretna to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Gretna to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Gretna to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Halston Hotel to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–26
- Website
- Borders Buses
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More Questions & Answers
Gretna to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Gretna to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to Edinburgh is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Gretna to Edinburgh.
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