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Gretna, Great Britain → Belfast, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Gretna to Belfast

Cheapest
6 h 25 min
Car
251 km.
from $13
Other
8 h 59 min
Train, Ferry
186 km.
from $382.11
5 h 19 min
Train, Plane
187 km.
from $153.59
4 h 49 min
Train, Plane
187 km.
from $167.07
4 h 28 min
Train, Plane
187 km.
from $142.12
5 h 20 min
Train, Plane
187 km.
from $170.87
5 h 4 min
Train, Plane
187 km.
from $162.23

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Newcastle to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$240.50

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$55.69–$164.55
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$164.55

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Ayr to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$44.30
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Gretna Green to Auchinleck
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$59.49
Train from Gretna Green to Kilmarnock
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.64–$69.62
Train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.58–$58.23
Train from Gretna Green to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.33–$13.92
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95
Train from Carlisle to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$75.95

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Cairnryan to Larne
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$329.10

Bus operators

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Whitesands to Port
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Gretna to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Gretna to Belfast is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gretna to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Gretna to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs $76.09 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Gretna and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Central Avenue and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Crown Inn, Whitesands, Port Rodie and Cairnryan Stena Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Gretna to Belfast?

The distance between Gretna and Belfast is 237 km.

How do I travel from Gretna to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Gretna to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 56m and costs $54.35 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Gretna to Belfast?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Gretna to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gretna to Belfast bus from?

Gretna to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Whitesands station.

Where does the Gretna to Belfast bus arrive?

Gretna to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Port Rodie station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Belfast. Prices start at $53.87 per night.
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