There are 4 ways to get from Portpatrick to Gretna Green by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
5hDrive 95.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portpatrick to Gretna Greencar 95.7 mi
1h 52m£24–34Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Kilmarnocktrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
5h 49m£68–129Bus via Hall
- Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
5h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portpatrick to Gretna Green is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Portpatrick to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Portpatrick to Gretna Green station. However, there are services departing from Beach and arriving at Dumfries station via Port Rodie Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Portpatrick to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Gretna Green via Kilmarnock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Portpatrick and Gretna Green is 109 miles. The road distance is 96.3 miles.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Gretna Green without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs .
It takes approximately 5h to get from Portpatrick to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Portpatrick to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal station.
Portpatrick to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Portpatrick to Gretna Green is to bus which takes 5h and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Portpatrick, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beach to Gretna Green via Cross, Stranraer, and Kilmarnock in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Kilmarnock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Kilmarnock to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Portpatrick to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Dumfries station.
Portpatrick to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portpatrick to Gretna Green is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Portpatrick to Gretna Green.
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