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

The cheapest way to get from Gretna to London is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Gretna to London is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Gretna and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to London. However, there are services departing from School and arriving at London Victoria via Halston Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Gretna and London?

No, there is no direct train from Gretna to London. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at London Euston via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Gretna to London?

The distance between Gretna and London is 309 miles. The road distance is 313.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gretna to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Gretna to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gretna to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gretna to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Gretna to London?

The best way to get from Gretna to London is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h.

Where does the Gretna to London bus arrive?

Gretna to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Gretna to London train arrive?

Gretna to London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Gretna to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to London is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Gretna to London.

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

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Gretna to London - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 3m
£89–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoriabus Ukn31
9h
£35–65
Drive 311.7 mi
1. Drive from Gretna to Londoncar 311.7 mi
5h 25m
£76–110
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
5h 6m
£81–322
Train via London Kings Cross
1. Take the train from Carlisle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 31m
£114–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 55m
£114–412
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
4h 54m
£107–423
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
5h 22m
£114–358
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
5h 33m
£126–377
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
5h 37m
£87–238

Gretna to London by train

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Distance: 306.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Gretna, Scotland and London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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