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How to get fromIpswich to Gretna Greenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 6m
    £129–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus
    12h 32m
    £52–106

  3. Drive 310.6 mi

    1. Drive from Ipswich to Gretna Greencar car 310.6 mi
    5h 34m
    £76–109

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 22m
    £119–379

  5. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    8h 22m
    £118–214

  6. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    9h 30m
    £154–257

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 52m
    £157–423

  8. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 59m
    £73–249

  9. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 29m
    £82–224

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 36m
    £122–302

Ipswich to Gretna Green by train, foot, and subway

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Ipswich, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Ipswich to Gretna Green via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Stormont Terrace via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 12h 32m.

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