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There are 12 ways to get from Portsmouth to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 25m
    £126–264

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    13h 2m
    £51–98

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    12h 12m
    £90–189

  4. Drive 348.8 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Gretna Greencar car 348.8 mi
    5h 58m
    £85–122

  5. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 27m
    £117–279

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    8h 45m
    £156–264

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

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 16m
    £93–333

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 48m
    £124–295

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 12m
    £87–280

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 32m
    £120–369

  11. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 8m
    £129–260

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    7h 57m
    £125–374

Portsmouth to Gretna Green by train

Calendar94Weekly Trains
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Gretna Green via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Stormont Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 13h 2m.

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