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How to get fromHalifax to Gretnaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Halifax to Gretna by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 28m
    £37–94

  2. Bus via Central Avenue

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 30m
    £15–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    5h 59m
    £19–34

  4. Drive 116.3 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Gretnacar car 116.3 mi
    2h 22m
    £29–41

Halifax to Gretna by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Halifax to Gretna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 142.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Gretna Green via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 5h 59m.

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