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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 30m
    £51–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asda to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Uk010 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    8h 7m
    £26–44

  3. Drive 217 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Gretna Greencar car 217 mi
    3h 45m
    £53–77

  4. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    6h 41m
    £98–168

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 158 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    7h 5m
    £76–141

Leicester to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Gretna Green via Nuneaton, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Stormont Terrace via M&S, Asda, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 8h 7m.

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