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How to get fromStratford-upon-Avon to Gretna Greenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train Stratford-upon-Avon - Kidderminster / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 56m
    £77–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    10h 4m
    £45–106

  3. Drive 226.7 mi

    1. Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gretna Greencar car 226.7 mi
    4h 2m
    £55–79

  4. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 3m
    £72–202

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    6h 44m
    £82–168

  6. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Solihulltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 34m
    £81–192

Stratford-upon-Avon to Gretna Green by train and foot

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Gretna Green via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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