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There are 5 ways to get from Hamilton to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    1h 55m
    £21–62

  2. Drive 74.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Gretna Greencar car 74.4 mi
    1h 13m
    £19–27

  3. Bus, line 380 bus, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Hallbus bus 380
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    3h 40m

  4. Train, line 382 bus

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lockerbietrain train Glasgow Central - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    2h

  5. Train via Glasgow Central

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    3h 41m
    £50–94

Hamilton to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Carlisle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 55 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stormont Terrace via Stance 1 and Hall in around 3h 40m.

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