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

By bus and train

To get from Aberdeenshire to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 68 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, 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 7 hr 33 min.

453min
Bus - 6868
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070111
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    220 yd • 2 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
    510 yd • 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
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 61, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeenshire to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 61 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, 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 8 hr 4 min.

484min
Bus - 6161
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    210 yd • 2 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
    510 yd • 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
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Aberdeenshire to Gretna

The distance between Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland is approximately 278.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 453 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is located at Aberdeenshire, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon.

Bus stations close to Aberdeenshire:

  • Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon
  • Park & Ride Stance 2, Ellon
  • Park & Ride Stance 3, Ellon

Public transport stations close to Gretna, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Gretna:

  • Gretna Green

Bus stations close to Gretna:

  • Annan Road, Gretna
  • Central Avenue, Gretna
  • Solway Lodge, Gretna

Alternative route by bus and train via 61, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Aberdeenshire to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 61 bus from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon station to Union Square Bus Station, 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 8 hr 4 min.

484min
Bus - 6161
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Park & Ride Stance 1, Ellon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Aberdeenshire
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen
    210 yd • 2 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
    510 yd • 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
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 453 minutes, using Bus line 68, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 484 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 7 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aberdeenshire to Gretna in Scotland?

    The 68 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Aberdeenshire to Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station near Gretna in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Aberdeenshire and Gretna in Scotland by bus and train is about 7 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the 68 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Aberdeenshire in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen station, which is closest to Gretna in Scotland.

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