There are 2 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna by train or car
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Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna by train
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The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Gretna Green via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Gretna is 71 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs £25 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gretna.
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What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Gretna, Scotland?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Newcastle to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 4 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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