There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
5h 19m£44–88Line 140 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
5h 54m£18–30Drive 138.4 mi
- Drive from Pontefract to Gretna Greencar 138.4 mi
2h 19m£35–50Line 140 bus, bus #2
- Take the bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
5h 54m£18–30
Pontefract to Gretna Green by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Gretna Green is to line 140 bus and bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Pontefract to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Stuart Road B and arriving at Halston Hotel via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Gretna Green via Leeds and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Pontefract and Gretna Green is 141 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Gretna Green without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Pontefract to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Pontefract to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Stuart Road B station.
Pontefract to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Pontefract to Gretna Green is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 140 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Pontefract, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuart Road B to Gretna Green via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Carlisle in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Stuart Road B to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Pontefract to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Pontefract to Gretna Green train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Gretna Green is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Pontefract to Gretna Green.
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