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There are 7 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
    £113–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    12h 33m
    £51–102

  3. Drive 279.5 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Gretna Greencar car 279.5 mi
    4h 37m
    £69–99

  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 35m
    £74–175

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    8h 7m
    £129–220

  6. 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
    6h 38m
    £116–387

  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
    £100–231

Swindon to Gretna Green by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest 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 Fleming Way to Stormont Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 12h 33m.

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