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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 18m
    £187–292

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    14h 45m
    £63–148

  3. Drive 399 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Gretna Greencar car 399 mi
    6h 28m
    £97–139

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EXT - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 13m
    £136–303

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    11h 6m
    £184–342

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 51m
    £111–247

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    7h 36m
    £125–303

  8. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 50m
    £149–359

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    8h 7m
    £138–303

  10. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 50m
    £149–284

Plymouth to Gretna Green by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Stormont Terrace via Cabot Circus, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 14h 45m.

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