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How to get fromThurso to Gretna Greenby train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Thurso to Gretna Green by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    11h 3m
    £161–343

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Inverness Union Streetbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus
    11h 55m
    £55–99

  3. Drive 341.3 mi

    1. Drive from Thurso to Gretna Greencar car 341.3 mi
    6h 32m
    £83–120

  4. Ferry, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane KOI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    9h 33m
    £223–508

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain train Wick - Inverness
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Carlisletrain train Inverness - London Euston
    12h
    £156–268

  6. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bank of Scotland to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus X99
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Lothian Road to Stance 2bus bus 101
    13h 35m

  7. Ferry, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane KOI - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    9h 5m
    £226–513

Thurso to Gretna Green by train

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration11h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 3m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a train from Thurso to Gretna Green via Inverness, Haymarket, and Carlisle in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thurso Royal Bank of Scotland to Stormont Terrace via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and STAND A - English Street in around 11h 55m.

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