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There are 11 ways to get from Maidstone to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 55m
    £89–203

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus bus 814
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    11h 22m
    £41–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    10h 42m
    £59–98

  4. Drive  346.2 mi

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Gretna Greencar car 346.2 mi
    5h 44m
    £87–125

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 4m
    £105–354

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 54m
    £120–424

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 19m
    £135–374

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

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain 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
    7h 15m
    £138–389

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 15m
    £108–245

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 42m
    £126–364

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 49m
    £94–235

Maidstone to Gretna Green by train and subway

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Gretna Green via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Stormont Terrace via London Victoria, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 11h 22m.

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