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How to get fromHelensburgh to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Carlisle

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    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Particktrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 22m
    £34–86

  2. Drive  108.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Gretna Greencar car 108.3 mi
    2h
    £27–39

  3. Line 206 bus, bus, line 380 bus, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Shopping Centre Entrancebus bus 206
    2. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    4. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Hallbus bus 380
    5. Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus bus 382
    6h 35m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    4h 3m
    £48–84

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Hielenman's Umbrellabus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    5h 2m
    £49–82

Helensburgh to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 132.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Gretna Green via Partick, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Stormont Terrace via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 6h 35m.

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