There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Carlisle
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 11m£26–69Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2h 55m£14–23Drive 84.6 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Gretna Greencar 84.6 mi
1h 28m£22–31Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
2h 14m£40–70
Scotland to Gretna Green by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Halston Hotel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
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 £25 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Scotland to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Scotland to Gretna Green bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Gretna Green is to train via Carlisle which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Green
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Scotland to Gretna Green bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel 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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