How to travel from Gretna to Glasgow

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Travel Information to Glasgow from Gretna

distanceDistance76 miles (122 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$6 - $14
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $14 (€12) • 1 h 12 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or TransPennine Express

Travel 76 miles (122 km) by bus or train to Glasgow from Gretna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Gretna to Glasgow.

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Compare bus and train for Gretna to Glasgow

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 12 5Cheapest
Average price 15 8Cheapest
Average duration1h 12m1h 55m
Direct Options
First departure4:22 AM4:22 AM
Last departure9:15 PM11:55 PM
No. of daily departures95
Companies
  • Transpennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Scotrail
  • National Express

Travel options
from Gretna to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
02:05PM1h55
Gretna
04:00PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
02:05PM1h55
Gretna
04:00PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
02:05PM1h55
Gretna
04:00PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
06:00AM1h55
Gretna
07:55AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:10PM2h05
Carlisle, Lonsdale Street
08:15PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$111One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:25PM2h05
Carlisle, Lonsdale Street
03:30PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
$221One-way
0 transfers

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Travel to Glasgow from Gretna on National Express and ScotRail travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Gretna - Glasgow travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

      FAQs: Travel from Gretna to Glasgow

      FAQs: Travel to Glasgow 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 Gretna to Glasgow.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Gretna to Glasgow: bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel between Gretna and Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

      Taking a bus costs $8 (€7) less than taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Gretna is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 12 min.

      Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

      Getting to Glasgow by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.

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

      The average frequency per day from Gretna to Glasgow is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Glasgow from Gretna 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 when traveling from Gretna to Glasgow:

        • Most travelers take a bus from Gretna, Gateway Outlet Village to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.

        The following travel companies offer services from Gretna to Glasgow:

        • National Express can get you to Glasgow by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with National Express from Gretna to Glasgow for $21 (€18) on Omio.
        • TransPennine Express, ScotRail or Virgin Trains can get you to Glasgow by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Virgin Trains from Gretna to Glasgow for $14 (€12) on Omio.

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

        • Direct services by bus with National Express.
        • Direct services by train with.

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

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Gretna to Glasgow often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Gretna and Glasgow itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Glasgow and any of these top destinations today!

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