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

The cheapest way to get from Gretna to York is to bus via School which costs £16 - £25 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gretna to York is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gretna and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to York. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Micklegate via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Gretna and York?

No, there is no direct train from Gretna to York. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at York via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Gretna to York?

The distance between Gretna and York is 150 miles. The road distance is 125.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gretna to York without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Gretna to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gretna to York bus from?

Gretna to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Gretna to York train from?

Gretna to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Gretna to York?

The best way to get from Gretna to York is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Gretna to York bus arrive?

Gretna to York bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Gretna to York train arrive?

Gretna to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Gretna to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to York is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Gretna to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 56m
£51–118
Bus via School
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
5h 38m
£17–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
5h 21m
£20–33
Drive 124.9 mi
1. Drive from Gretna to Yorkcar 124.9 mi
2h 11m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 37m
£49–78

Gretna to York by train

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Distance: 149.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Gretna Green to York via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gretna Green to Micklegate via Carlisle, Carlisle, Leeds Cultural Stop C, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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