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

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h 12m
    £94–176

  2. Bus via Moffat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    9h 27m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk093
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    7h 35m
    £46–82

  4. Drive  234.9 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Gretna Greencar car 234.9 mi
    4h 13m
    £60–86

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    7h 7m
    £68–94

Inverness to Gretna Green by train

Calendar48Weekly Trains
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Gretna Green via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Carlisle in around 7h 35m.

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