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There are 5 ways to get from Paisley to Gretna by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2h 45m
    £28–75

  2. Drive  92.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paisley to Gretnacar car 92.6 mi
    1h 39m
    £24–34

  3. Line 26 bus, train, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus bus 26
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus bus 382
    4h 39m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Barrhead to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    3h 11m
    £40–70

  5. Bus, line 382 bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Stand A - English Street to Central Avenuebus bus 382
    4h 52m

Paisley to Gretna by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Central Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 4h 52m.

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