How to get to Glasgow from Gretna

There are 2 options to travel between Gretna and Glasgow including taking a coach and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Gretna to Glasgow is a coach with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Gretna to Glasgow:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gretna to Glasgow costing on average £25.

The fastest way to travel from Gretna to Glasgow is by coach with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 47m.

The Gretna to Glasgow distance is approximately 123 km.

The average frequency per day from Gretna to Glasgow is:

• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gretna and Glasgow as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gretna to Glasgow:

• Trains mostly depart from Carlisle station (CAR) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
• Coaches mostly depart from Carlisle, Bus Station (Lonsdale Street) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gretna to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Scotrail to go to Glasgow by train.
• Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by coach.

Yes, there are direct services available from Gretna to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
• 2 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Gretna to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Gretna to Glasgow, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.

In Glasgow, you can explore the vibrant West End, known for its bohemian atmosphere, eclectic shops, and lively cafes. Take a stroll along the River Clyde to enjoy scenic views and modern architecture. Visit the Gallery of Modern Art for contemporary works or experience live music at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom. Discover Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage at the Tall Ship at Riverside. Don't miss the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, The Riverside Museum, Glasgow Botanic Gardens, and The Necropolis for a rich mix of art, history, and nature.

For a comprehensive experience of Glasgow, plan for 2 to 3 days to visit key attractions like the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, the Riverside Museum, and the Glasgow Cathedral, while also enjoying the vibrant music and food scene.