How to travel from Glasgow to Gretna

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Travel Information between Glasgow and Gretna

Distance76 miles (122 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$7 - $13
Cheapest modeBus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 55 min
Fastest modeTrain • $13 (€12) • 1 h 7 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Avanti West Coast

Take a bus or train to travel 76 miles (122 km) from Glasgow to Gretna. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Glasgow to Gretna.

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from Glasgow to Gretna

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

Our recommendation

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

National Express
07:40AM2h05
Glasgow
09:45AMGretna
$131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:40AM2h05
Glasgow
09:45AMGretna
$131One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:55PM1h55
Glasgow
12:50AMGretna
$131One-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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You can get between Glasgow and Gretna 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Gretna from Glasgow is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Gretna:

Taking a bus costs $6 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Glasgow to Gretna is by train, which takes on average 1 h 7 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 55 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 76 miles (122 km) from Glasgow to Gretna.

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Gretna is:

  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Gretna:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Glasgow to Gretna:

    • You can travel from Glasgow to Gretna by bus with National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $7 (€6) with FlixBus from Glasgow to Gretna.
    • You can go to Gretna from Glasgow by train with Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express. You'll see cheap train tickets for $13 (€12) with TransPennine Express from Glasgow to Gretna on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Gretna with the following travel companies:

    • 5 direct buses per day with.
    • Direct train available with 6 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Gretna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Glasgow and Gretna.

    Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Gretna often also extend their vacation to go to Dumfries, Carlisle, Annan or Edinburgh. 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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