What is the cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green?

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green is to train which costs £17 - £22 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green?

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Gretna Green?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Gretna Green. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Stormont Terrace via Bus Station Night Std and STAND A - English Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Gretna Green?

The distance between Carnforth and Gretna Green is 87 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carnforth to Gretna Green without a car?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 12m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Gretna Green bus from?

Carnforth to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Train or bus from Carnforth to Gretna Green?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £22 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Carnforth to Gretna Green bus arrive?

Carnforth to Gretna Green bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Carnforth to Gretna Green?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Gretna Green is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Carnforth to Gretna Green.

Where can I stay near Gretna Green?

There are 469+ hotels available in Gretna Green.

Carnforth to Gretna Green - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from STAND A - English Street to Stormont Terracebus 382
2h 12m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Carlisletrain Lancaster - Carlisle
4h 46m
£17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from STAND A - English Street to Stormont Terracebus 382
4h 21m
Drive 71.4 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Gretna Greencar 71.4 mi
1h 11m
£18–26

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carnforth to Gretna Green.

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Distance: 86.5 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Gretna Green, Scotland?

You can take a bus from New Street to Stormont Terrace via Bus Station Night Std, Bus Station, and STAND A - English Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carnforth to Carlisle once a week. Tickets cost £17–22 and the journey takes 3h 46m.

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