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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 31m
    £82–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    8h 27m
    £43–75

  3. Drive  284.8 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Gretna Greencar car 284.8 mi
    4h 36m
    £71–103

  4. Fly Luton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    4h 13m
    £61–197

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus bus Mk1
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 1m
    £45–150

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Stevenage to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    8h 9m
    £90–155

  7. Fly Luton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    4h 37m
    £65–194

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 10m
    £76–310

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

    1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 27m
    £108–321

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

    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain 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
    £136–390

Luton to Gretna Green by train and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Gretna Green via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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