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How to get fromIreland to Gretna Greenby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Ireland to Gretna Green by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    10h 50m
    £106–168

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    14h 50m
    £40–56

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Stationbus bus 785
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    13h 7m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Gretna Greencar car
    5h 58m
    £80–301

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 25m
    £77–180

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 53m
    £73–185

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane DUB - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 10m
    £54–169

  8. Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane DUB - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 38m
    £53–194

  9. Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DUB - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 10m
    £68–189

Ireland to Gretna Green by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Gretna Green. However, you can take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Gretna Green. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westland Row to Gretna Green via Grand Central Station, Upper Queen Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Dumfries station, and Dumfries in around 13h 7m.

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