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How to get fromGretna to Loch Nessby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gretna to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Glasgow Centraltrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    8h 18m
    £84–184

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    8h 21m
    £24–40

  3. Drive 219.2 mi

    1. Drive from Gretna to Fort Augustuscar car 219.2 mi
    4h 14m
    £54–77

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    8h 31m
    £100–236

  5. Bus via Moffat

    1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 915
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    8h 39m
    £31–44

Gretna to Loch Ness by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Tourist Information via Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Tourist Information via Broadacre House, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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