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How to get from Aberdeen City to Gretna by bus and train?

From Aberdeen City to Gretna by bus and train

To get from Aberdeen City to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 59 bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to Guild Street, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Gretna Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 41 min.

401min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Torry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Guild Street, Aberdeen
    ID 639006461
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    142 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gretna
    Walk to
    Gretna
    1.02 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to Gretna by bus and train via 11A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 11A bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Gretna Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11A11A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Craigiebuckler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    142 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gretna
    Walk to
    Gretna
    1.02 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeen City to Gretna

The distance between Aberdeen City, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland is approximately 428.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 401 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeen City to Gretna 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 Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City is located at Aberdeen City, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Howes Road, Northfield.

Bus stations close to Aberdeen City:

  • Howes Road, Northfield
  • Davidson Drive, Northfield
  • Springhill Road, Northfield

Public transport stations close to Gretna, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Gretna:

  • Gretna Green

Bus stations close to Gretna:

  • Victory Avenue, Gretna
  • Central Avenue, Gretna
  • Solway Lodge, Gretna

Alternative route from Aberdeen City to Gretna by bus and train via 11A, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeen City to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 11A bus from Howes Road, Northfield station to St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Glasgow Central station to Gretna Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 56 min.

416min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11A11A
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Howes Road, Northfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Howes Road, Northfield
    ID 639001311
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11A11A
    Wait for bus
    11A
    Craigiebuckler
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
    ID 639006437
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    310 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    161 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    470 m • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    142 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gretna
    Walk to
    Gretna
    1.02 km • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen City to Gretna?

    The fastest way takes 401 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aberdeen City to Gretna?

    The alternative route takes 416 minutes, using Bus line 11A, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen City and Gretna in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeen City to Gretna in Scotland?

    The 59 bus line goes from Howes Road, Northfield station near Aberdeen City to Torry station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Torry station near Gretna in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeen City and Gretna in Scotland by bus and train is about 6 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aberdeen City to get to Gretna in Scotland?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Howes Road, Northfield stop near Aberdeen City in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aberdeen City and Gretna in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Torry station, which is closest to Gretna in Scotland.