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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Gretna Greenby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Gretna Green by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    7h 54m
    £76–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    12h 16m
    £66–152

  3. Drive 271.6 mi

    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Gretna Greencar car 271.6 mi
    5h 6m
    £66–96

  4. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    4. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 3m
    £80–191

  5. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    10h 32m
    £106–198

  6. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    7h 53m
    £93–252

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    8h 19m
    £106–247

Merthyr Tydfil to Gretna Green by bus, foot, and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 8 to Stormont Terrace via Greyfriars Road GJ, Kingsway GR, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 12h 16m.

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