There are 4 ways to get from York to Gretna by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from York to Carlisletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 23m£51–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h£18–29Drive 125.2 mi
- Drive from York to Gretnacar 125.2 mi
2h 12m£31–45Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the train from York to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
3h 33m£47–99
York to Gretna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from York to Gretna is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from York to Gretna is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from York to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Carlisle via Leeds Cultural Stop C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from York to Gretna. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Gretna Green via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between York and Gretna is 150 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.
The best way to get from York to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £50 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from York to Gretna, including transfers.
York to Gretna bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.
York to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
The best way to get from York to Gretna is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between York, England and Gretna, Scotland?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from York to Carlisle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 2h 23m. West Coast Railways also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Gretna Green via Leeds Cultural Stop C, Carlisle, and Carlisle in around 6h.
Train from York to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 01653 692556
- [email protected]
- Website
- transdevbus.co.uk
Bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- Yorkshire Coastliner
- Standard Adult Single
- £3
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
York to Gretna bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.
York to Gretna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between York to Gretna is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from York to Gretna.
Book your York to Gretna train tickets online with Omio.
There are 567+ hotels available in Gretna.