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There are 8 ways to get from Swindon to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    6h 46m
    £105–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Green Line Coach Stationbus bus Uk044
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    12h 27m
    £45–69

  3. Drive  279.1 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Gretna Greencar car 279.1 mi
    4h 37m
    £70–100

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

    1. Take the train from Swindon 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
    6h 42m
    £73–169

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    8h 41m
    £88–155

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    6h 25m
    £73–208

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    6h 51m
    £91–204

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

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    7h 1m
    £114–373

Swindon to Gretna Green by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Gretna Green via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Carlisle in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Stormont Terrace via London Green Line Coach Station, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 12h 27m.

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