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How to get fromWidnes to Gretna Greenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Widnes to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 57m
    £33–98

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 6m
    £27–55

  3. Line 30 bus, line 352 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Chalon Way Westbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus bus 352
    3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain train
    4h 57m

  4. Drive  130.6 mi

    1. Drive from Widnes to Gretna Greencar car 130.6 mi
    2h 12m
    £33–48

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Carlisletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
    5h 6m
    £40–69

Widnes to Gretna Green by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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