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

By bus and train

To get from Balmedie to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 61 bus from Burnside Way, Balmedie 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 39 min.

459min
Bus - 6161
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Burnside Way, Balmedie

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Balmedie
  • 2
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Aberdeen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen
    ID 639070100
    28 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 Balmedie to Gretna

The distance between Balmedie, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland is approximately 269.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 459 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Balmedie 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 Balmedie

Balmedie is located at Balmedie, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Burnside Way, Balmedie.

Bus stations close to Balmedie:

  • Burnside Way, Balmedie
  • Eigie Crescent, Balmedie
  • Whitehorse Terrace, Balmedie

Public transport stations close to Gretna, Scotland

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

Train stations close to Gretna:

  • Gretna Green

Bus stations close to Gretna:

  • Solway Lodge, Gretna
  • Outlet, Gretna
  • Loaning, Gretna Green

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 459 minutes, using Bus line 61, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Balmedie 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 39 min.

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

    The 61 bus line goes from Aberdeen station near Balmedie 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 Balmedie to Gretna in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Balmedie and Gretna in Scotland by bus and train is about 7 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the 61 bus from the Aberdeen stop near Balmedie in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Balmedie 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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