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How to get fromNorthampton to Gretna Greenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Northampton to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 38m
    £61–174

  2. Bus via Stormont Terrace

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    7h 7m
    £29–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    6h 30m
    £34–57

  4. Drive 252.4 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Gretna Greencar car 252.4 mi
    4h 9m
    £62–89

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 56m
    £88–330

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 2m
    £89–163

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    5h 56m
    £77–222

  8. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 23m
    £80–246

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 24m
    £86–207

  10. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 51m
    £76–221

Northampton to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Gretna Green via Rugby, Crewe, and Carlisle in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Carlisle 5 times a week. Tickets cost £29–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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