There are 5 ways to get from Montrose to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 41m£64–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus X74
7h 29m£39–62Drive 165.6 mi
- Drive from Montrose to Gretna Greencar 165.6 mi
3h 7m£40–58Train
- Take the train from Montrose to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
4h 51m£65–90Train via Lockerbie
- Take the train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 7m£55–120
Montrose to Gretna Green by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Montrose to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Co-op and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1 and Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Montrose and arriving at Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Montrose and Gretna Green is 197 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.
The best way to get from Montrose to Gretna Green without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Montrose to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Montrose to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Co-op station.
Montrose to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Montrose station.
The best way to get from Montrose to Gretna Green is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Montrose, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
You can take a train from Montrose to Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Co-op to Stormont Terrace via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Stance 1, and Hall in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Montrose to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Montrose to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Montrose to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Montrose to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Montrose to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Co-op to Seagate Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £15–29
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Montrose to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Seagate Bus Station.
Montrose to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Gretna Green is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Montrose to Gretna Green.
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