There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Gretna Green by train or car
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Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 11m£34–89Drive 84.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Gretna Greencar 84.6 mi
1h 28m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2h 14m£45–85
Scotland to Gretna Green by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Gretna Green is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £20 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Gretna Green. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Scotland and Gretna Green is 111 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Gretna Green without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Scotland to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Scotland to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Gretna Green is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Scotland to Gretna Green.
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What companies run services between Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
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