There are 4 ways to get from Leeds to Gretna by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
3h 42m£49–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
3h 45m£17–30Drive 120.9 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Gretnacar 120.9 mi
2h 27m£30–43Bus #2
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
3h 45m£17–30
Leeds to Gretna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Gretna is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Gretna Green via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Leeds and Gretna is 122 miles. The road distance is 121.7 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Leeds to Gretna, including transfers.
Leeds to Gretna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Gretna is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Gretna, Scotland?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Gretna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Leeds to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Gretna is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Leeds to Gretna.
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