There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 7m£50–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 42m£26–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Gretna Green135.8 mi
2h 11mDrive 135.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Greencar 135.8 mi
2h 11m£33–48Train via Warrington Bank Quay
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 49m£57–99
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Club Britannia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Gretna Green via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Gretna Green is 141 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Airport station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Gretna Green, Scotland?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £45–80 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Gretna Green.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Gretna Green. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.