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How to get fromNelson to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 27m
    £31–82

  2. Drive 101 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Gretna Greencar car 101 mi
    1h 55m
    £25–36

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    7h 6m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    2. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    5h 6m

Nelson to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 125.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Nelson to Gretna Green via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 7h 6m.

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