There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 55m£117–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
12h 32m£50–86Drive 295.4 mi
- Drive from Stanstead to Gretna Greencar 295.4 mi
5h 11m£73–106Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 30m£126–191Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cambridge South to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 30m£133–215
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Club Britannia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Gretna Green via Peterborough, Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between Stanstead and Gretna Green is 331 miles. The road distance is 297.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Stanstead to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.
Stanstead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.
The best way to get from Stanstead to Gretna Green is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 32m.
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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Stormont Terrace via Bus Station, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 12h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
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- Greater Anglia
Train from Peterborough to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cambridge South to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stanstead to Gretna Green bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.
Stanstead to Gretna Green train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Gretna Green is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Stanstead to Gretna Green.
There are 671+ hotels available in Gretna Green.