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There are 11 ways to get from Reading to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 27m
    £123–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centrebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus bus
    11h 48m
    £64–97

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus bus X40
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    10h 30m
    £80–163

  4. Drive 296.8 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Gretna Greencar car 296.8 mi
    5h 14m
    £73–105

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 20m
    £97–372

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    6h 8m
    £129–289

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 8m
    £123–473

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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
    6h 36m
    £130–408

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 52m
    £147–446

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

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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 1m
    £130–413

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    7h 15m
    £106–298

Reading to Gretna Green by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 299.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Stormont Terrace via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Coach Park, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 11h 48m.

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