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How to get fromStanstead to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 41m
    £118–202

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    13h 56m
    £49–90

  3. Drive 295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stanstead to Gretna Greencar car 295.4 mi
    5h 11m
    £72–104

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    10h 25m
    £142–237

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    10h 43m
    £162–269

Stanstead to Gretna Green by bus and train

Calendar50Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Gretna Green via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 13h 56m.

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