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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 27m
    £149–238

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    12h 46m
    £51–102

  3. Drive 336 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Gretnacar car 336 mi
    5h 41m
    £82–118

  4. 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
    5h 35m
    £108–261

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    10h 2m
    £151–280

  6. 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
    5h 56m
    £116–277

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
    6h 59m
    £94–338

  8. 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
    5h 25m
    £79–262

  9. 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
    6h 17m
    £121–252

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 37m
    £89–205

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

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 40m
    £127–379

Southampton to Gretna by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Gretna, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Gretna Green via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Central Avenue via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 12h 46m.

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