There are 5 ways to get from Widnes to Gretna Green by bus, train, or car
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Line 110 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 35m£45–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 30m£23–44Drive 130.6 mi
- Drive from Widnes to Gretna Greencar 130.6 mi
2h 12m£33–47Train
- Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 57m£34–99Line 30 bus, train
- Take the bus from Green Oaks to World of Glassbus 30
- Take the train from St Helens Central to Carlisletrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
4h 24m
Widnes to Gretna Green by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Gretna Green is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Widnes to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Doctors Pub and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Manchester Central Coach Station and Club Britannia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Widnes and Gretna Green is 135 miles. The road distance is 131.4 miles.
The best way to get from Widnes to Gretna Green without a car is to line 110 bus and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £45 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Widnes to Gretna Green, including transfers.
Widnes to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Widnes to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Widnes to Gretna Green is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 3h 57m.
What companies run services between Widnes, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Crewe to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from St Helens Central to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- Metro Network
Bus from Green Oaks to World of Glass
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- Metro Network
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Booking & Getting There
Widnes to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Widnes to Gretna Green train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Gretna Green is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Widnes to Gretna Green.
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