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

From Thurso to Gretna by bus and train

To get from Thurso to Gretna in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SCOTRAIL bus from Thurso station to Inverness 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 12 hr 1 min.

721min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Gretna
Leaves from Thurso
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thurso
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for bus
    SCOTRAIL
    Bus Replacement: Inverness
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Inverness
    217 min
  • 4
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Queen Street
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    195 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Carlisle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gretna Green
    128 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 Thurso to Gretna
The distance between Thurso, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland is approximately 394.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 721 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thurso 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 Thurso

Thurso is located at Thurso, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Princes Street, Thurso.

Train stations close to Thurso:

  • Thurso

Bus stations close to Thurso:

  • Princes Street, Thurso
  • Bank Of Scotland, Thurso
  • St Peters Church, Thurso

Ferry stations close to Thurso:

  • Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Scrabster
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
  • Loaning, Gretna Green
  • Gretna Old Church, Gretna Green
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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 721 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 12 hr 1 min.

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

    The SCOTRAIL bus line goes from Thurso station near Thurso to Bus Replacement: Inverness station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Bus Replacement: Inverness station near Gretna in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Thurso and Gretna in Scotland by bus and train is about 12 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the SCOTRAIL bus from the Thurso stop near Thurso in Scotland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Replacement: Inverness station, which is closest to Gretna in Scotland.

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