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

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There are 4 ways to get from Larne to Gretna Green by car ferry, car, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Gretna Greencar car
    3h 48m
    £47–254

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    6h 44m

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain train
    3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain train
    7h 28m
    £105–368

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the train from Auchinleck to Gretna Greentrain train
    10h 37m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Larne to Gretna Green.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Gretna Green. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Gretna Green. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Gretna Green via Cairnryan, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Dumfries station, and Dumfries in around 6h 44m.

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