There are 5 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 44m£55–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
7h 4m£24–40Drive 131.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Andrews to Gretna Greencar 131.6 mi
2h 31m£32–47Train, line 382 bus
- Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Hall to Stormont Terracebus 382
5h 9mTrain
- Take the train from Dundee to Carlisletrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
5h 43m£54–85
Saint Andrews to Gretna Green by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station and STAND A - English Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Saint Andrews and Gretna Green is 162 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Saint Andrews to Gretna Green bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.
Saint Andrews to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 44m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Gretna Green via Railway Station, Cupar, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stormont Terrace via Railway Station, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cupar to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Dundee to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- parksofhamilton.co.uk
Bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.parksofhamilton.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Hall to Stormont Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Andrews to Gretna Green bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Saint Andrews to Gretna Green train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Gretna Green is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Saint Andrews to Gretna Green.
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