How to get from Gretna to Ellon by bus and train?

From Gretna to Ellon by bus and train

To get from Gretna to Ellon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Gretna Green station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the X60 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Market Street, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 6 min.

426min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X60X60
Walk to Ellon
Leaves from Gretna Green

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gretna Green
    1.03 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    136 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - X60X60
    Wait for bus
    X60
    Ellon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Ellon
    ID 630031132
    41 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellon
    Walk to
    Ellon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gretna to Ellon by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 62

To get from Gretna to Ellon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Gretna Green station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 62 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Market Street, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 18 min.

438min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6262
Walk to Ellon
Leaves from Gretna Green

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gretna Green
    1.03 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    136 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Ellon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Ellon
    ID 630031132
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellon
    Walk to
    Ellon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gretna to Ellon

The distance between Gretna, Scotland and Ellon, Scotland is approximately 445.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 426 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gretna to Ellon by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gretna

Gretna is located at Gretna, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Outlet, Gretna.

Train stations close to Gretna:

  • Gretna Green

Bus stations close to Gretna:

  • Outlet, Gretna
  • Solway Lodge, Gretna
  • Victory Avenue, Gretna

Public transport stations close to Ellon, Scotland

Ellon is located at Ellon, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Academy, Ellon.

Bus stations close to Ellon:

  • Academy, Ellon
  • Bridge Street, Ellon
  • Hillhead Road, Ellon

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gretna to Ellon by bus and train via SCOTRAIL, SCOTRAIL and 62

To get from Gretna to Ellon in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Gretna Green station to Glasgow Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the 62 bus from Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station to Market Street, Ellon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 18 min.

438min
Walk to train station
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6262
Walk to Ellon
Leaves from Gretna Green

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gretna Green
    1.03 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    136 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Aberdeen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aberdeen
    148 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Ellon
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market Street, Ellon
    ID 630031132
    52 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellon
    Walk to
    Ellon
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gretna to Ellon?

    The fastest way takes 426 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gretna to Ellon?

    The alternative route takes 438 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct train between Gretna and Ellon in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gretna to Ellon in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Gretna Green station near Gretna to Glasgow Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Central station near Ellon in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Gretna to Ellon in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gretna and Ellon in Scotland by train and bus is about 7 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gretna to get to Ellon in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Gretna Green station near Gretna in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gretna and Ellon in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Central stop, which is closest to Ellon in Scotland.

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