How to travel from Glasgow to Gretna

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Compare bus and train for Glasgow to Gretna

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Gretna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 76 miles (123 km)

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€11

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€17

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2h 30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Glasgow to Gretna

How to get from Glasgow to Gretna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Gretna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:55PM1h55
Glasgow
12:50AMGretna
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:55PM1h55
Glasgow
12:50AMGretna
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:55PM1h55
Glasgow
12:50AMGretna
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Gretna

Travel to Gretna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Gretna.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Gretna including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Gretna is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Gretna:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Gretna costing on average $18 (€15).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Gretna is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Gretna take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Glasgow to Gretna is approximately 76 miles (123 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Gretna is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Gretna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Gretna:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Gretna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Gretna by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gretna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Gretna with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express.
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Gretna often also extend their vacation to go to Dumfries, Edinburgh, Annan, Carlisle, Lockerbie. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gretna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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