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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
    7h 7m
    £167–246

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 905
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    13h 15m
    £50–86

  3. Drive  295.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stanstead to Gretna Greencar car 295.4 mi
    5h 11m
    £75–108

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    10h 6m
    £103–171

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    11h 12m
    £123–199

Stanstead to Gretna Green by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stanstead to Gretna Green via Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 7h 7m. 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 13h 15m.

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