There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 15m£78–128Drive 228.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Holyhead to Gretna Greencar 228.2 mi
3h 51m£57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
8h 32m£62–99Train, Steam train
- Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain The Dalesman West
8h 56m
Holyhead to Gretna Green by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Gretna Green is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Gretna Green via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Holyhead and Gretna Green is 229 miles. The road distance is 229.5 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Gretna Green without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Holyhead to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Holyhead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Gretna Green is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Holyhead to Gretna Green.
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What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Gretna Green, Scotland?
You can take a train from Holyhead to Gretna Green via Warrington Bank Quay and Carlisle in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Holyhead to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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