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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

    best
    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
    £34–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    6h 2m
    £23–35

  3. Drive  108.1 mi

    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Gretna Greencar car 108.1 mi
    2h 1m
    £28–40

  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 5m
    £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 Gretna Green via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Glasgow, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 6h 2m.

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