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

From Drymen to Gretna by bus and train

To get from Drymen to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 309 bus from The Square, Drymen station to King Edward Street, Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus 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 38 min.

278min
Bus - 309309
Bus - 11
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from The Square, Drymen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drymen
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Alexandria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King Edward Street, Alexandria
    ID 6080628
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Glasgow
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hielenman's Umbrella, Glasgow
    ID 609045
    71 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    142 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gretna
    Walk to
    Gretna
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Drymen to Gretna by bus and train via 309, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Drymen to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 309 bus from The Square, Drymen station to Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch 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 38 min.

278min
Bus - 309309
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from The Square, Drymen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drymen
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Alexandria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch
    ID 6080422
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    142 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gretna
    Walk to
    Gretna
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Drymen to Gretna
The distance between Drymen, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland is approximately 134.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 278 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Drymen 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 Drymen

Drymen is located at Drymen, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is The Square, Drymen.

Bus stations close to Drymen:

  • The Square, Drymen
  • Public Toilets, Drymen
  • The Buchanan Arms Hotel, Drymen
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
  • Central Avenue, Gretna

Alternative route from Drymen to Gretna by bus and train via 309, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Drymen to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 309 bus from The Square, Drymen station to Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch 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 38 min.

278min
Bus - 309309
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from The Square, Drymen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Drymen
  • 2
    Bus - 309309
    Wait for bus
    309
    Alexandria
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Craiglomond Gardens, Balloch
    ID 6080422
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Balloch
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Motherwell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Central
    46 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    142 min
  • 9
    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 Drymen to Gretna?

    The fastest way takes 278 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line 1, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 278 minutes, using Bus line 309, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 38 min.

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

    The 309 bus line goes from Alexandria station near Drymen to King Edward Street, Alexandria station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till King Edward Street, Alexandria station near Gretna in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Drymen and Gretna in Scotland by bus and train is about 4 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the 309 bus from the Alexandria stop near Drymen in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the King Edward Street, Alexandria station, which is closest to Gretna in Scotland.

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