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

By bus and train

To get from Alva to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 52 bus from Dickies Wells, Alva station to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling 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 4 hr 55 min.

295min
Bus - 5252
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Dickies Wells, Alva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Alva
  • 2
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stirling
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling
    ID 66004000025
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stirling
    460 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    29 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 Alva to Gretna

The distance between Alva, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland is approximately 143.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 295 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alva 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 Alva

Alva is located at Alva, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Lovers Loan, Alva.

Bus stations close to Alva:

  • Lovers Loan, Alva
  • North Street, Alva
  • Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva

Public transport stations close to Gretna, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Gretna:

  • Gretna Green

Bus stations close to Gretna:

  • Loaning, Gretna Green
  • Gretna Old Church, Gretna Green
  • Central Avenue, Gretna

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 295 minutes, using Bus line 52, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 55 min.

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

    The 52 bus line goes from Stirling station near Alva to Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station near Gretna in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Alva and Gretna in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 55 min.

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

    Get on the 52 bus from the Stirling stop near Alva in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stirling Baptist Church, Stirling station, which is closest to Gretna in Scotland.

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