How to Travel from
Cardiff to Gretna
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Cardiff, Great Britain → Gretna, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cardiff to Gretna
Composite routes from Cardiff to Gretna
Cheapest
5 h 29 min
Car
458 km.
from $25
Other
6 h 20 min
390 km.
from $276.37
9 h 8 min
Bus, Train
390 km.
from $99.26
10 h 36 min
390 km.
from $114
6 h 43 min
Train, Plane
390 km.
from $148.92
6 h 29 min
Train, Plane
390 km.
from $166.75
7 h 7 min
Train, Plane
390 km.
from $175.99
7 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
390 km.
from $154.43
Route Navigator Cardiff - Gretna
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47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Quay Street
Quay Street, 48 м
48 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 224 м
224 м
Turn right onto Westgate Street
Westgate Street, 37 м
37 м
Turn slight left onto Castle Street
Castle Street, 250 м
250 м
Turn left onto Kingsway
Kingsway, 289 м
289 м
Turn right onto Boulevard de Nantes
Boulevard de Nantes, 2 km 718 м
2 km 718 м
Turn slight left onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newport Road
Newport Road, 247 м
247 м
Keep left
1 km 952 м
1 km 952 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Llanedeyrn Interchange
Llanedeyrn Interchange, 4 km 358 м
4 km 358 м
Keep right onto A48(M)
4 km 969 м
4 km 969 м
Keep left onto A48(M)
7 km 147 м
7 km 147 м
Keep left onto M4 and take A4051 toward Cwmbran, Newport, Caerleon
Cwmbran, Newport, Caerleon, A4051, 1 km 513 м
1 km 513 м
Keep left and take A4051 North toward Cwmbran
Cwmbran, A4051 North, 3 km 529 м
3 km 529 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Woodlands roundabout
Woodlands roundabout, 427 м
427 м
Keep left
2 km 861 м
2 km 861 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Turnpike Road
Turnpike Road, 1 km 385 м
1 km 385 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Croesyceiliog Bypass
Croesyceiliog Bypass, 2 km 62 м
2 km 62 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 640 м
2 km 640 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A4042
2 km 616 м
2 km 616 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A4042
2 km 693 м
2 km 693 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 1 km 472 м
1 km 472 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Usk Road
Usk Road, 12 km 670 м
12 km 670 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto A40
257 м
257 м
Keep left onto A465
35 km 279 м
35 km 279 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Belmont Road
Belmont Road, 2 km 854 м
2 km 854 м
Continue onto Victoria Street
Victoria Street, 1 km 963 м
1 km 963 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Edgar Street
Edgar Street, 1 km 761 м
1 km 761 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Newtown Road
Newtown Road, 384 м
384 м
Turn slight right onto Holmer Road
Holmer Road, 1 km 11 м
1 km 11 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Holmer Roundabout
Holmer Roundabout, 12 km 276 м
12 km 276 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
5 km 787 м
5 km 787 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A49
1 km 376 м
1 km 376 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto A49
13 km 80 м
13 km 80 м
Keep left onto B4361 and drive toward Richard's Castle, Ludlow
Richard's Castle, Ludlow, 83 м
83 м
Continue onto Overton Road
Overton Road, 3 km 39 м
3 km 39 м
Keep left onto Lower Broad Street
Lower Broad Street, 130 м
130 м
Turn right onto St John's Road
St John's Road, 200 м
200 м
Turn left onto Old Street
Old Street, 1 km 92 м
1 km 92 м
Continue onto Bromfield Road
Bromfield Road, 11 km 456 м
11 km 456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 100 м
100 м
Turn left onto Shrewsbury Road and drive toward Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Road, Shrewsbury, 29 km 186 м
29 km 186 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Bayston Hill Roundabout
Bayston Hill Roundabout, 4 km 585 м
4 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Emstrey Island
Emstrey Island, 2 km 668 м
2 km 668 м
Keep left and take A49 toward Whitchurch, Newcastle
Whitchurch, Newcastle, A49, 3 km 642 м
3 km 642 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sundorne Roundabout
Sundorne Roundabout, 2 km 146 м
2 km 146 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Battlefield Roundabout
Battlefield Roundabout, 406 м
406 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shrewsbury Road
Shrewsbury Road, 23 km 512 м
23 km 512 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 2 km 854 м
2 km 854 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heath Road
Heath Road, 1 km 746 м
1 km 746 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Prees Road
Prees Road, 1 km 814 м
1 km 814 м
Turn left onto Dodington
Dodington, 1 km 783 м
1 km 783 м
Turn right onto Yardington
Yardington, 136 м
136 м
Turn left onto Bargates
Bargates, 179 м
179 м
Turn left onto Bargates
Bargates, 58 м
58 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 268 м
1 km 268 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 19 km 413 м
19 km 413 м
Turn left onto Nantwich Road
Nantwich Road, 1 km 568 м
1 km 568 м
Continue onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 2 km 874 м
2 km 874 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Bypass
Tarporley Bypass, 12 km 484 м
12 km 484 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Weaverham Bypass
Weaverham Bypass, 4 km 109 м
4 km 109 м
Keep right onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 5 km 289 м
5 km 289 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Tarporley Road
Tarporley Road, 1 km 486 м
1 km 486 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto London Road
London Road, 4 km 379 м
4 km 379 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Wilderspool Causeway
Wilderspool Causeway, 318 м
318 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Mersey Street
Mersey Street, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Fennel Street
Fennel Street, 301 м
301 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lythgoes Lane
Lythgoes Lane, 3 km 689 м
3 km 689 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Winwick Road
Winwick Road, 1 km 893 м
1 km 893 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Road
Newton Road, 1 km 690 м
1 km 690 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Winwick Link Road
Winwick Link Road, 2 km 838 м
2 km 838 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Winwick Interchange
Winwick Interchange, 9 km 811 м
9 km 811 м
Keep right onto M6
187 km 736 м
187 km 736 м
Keep left onto M6
238 м
238 м
Turn left onto B7076
1 km 828 м
1 km 828 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Annan Road
Annan Road, 1 km 547 м
1 km 547 м
Turn sharp right onto Central Avenue
Central Avenue, 54 м
54 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 8
TE
TransPennine Express Service
2h 10m
Hourly
$37.97–$94.93
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
Bus operators
Found: 1
MU
Megabus UK
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gretna?
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Gretna is to bus which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 10h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gretna?
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Gretna is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Gretna?
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Cardiff and arriving at Central Avenue via Birmingham and Howard Arms. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Gretna?
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Gretna Green via Crewe and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
How far is it from Cardiff to Gretna?
The distance between Cardiff and Gretna is 463 km. The road distance is 489.8 km.
How do I travel from Cardiff to Gretna without a car?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Gretna without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 .
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Gretna?
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Cardiff to Gretna, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gretna bus from?
Cardiff to Gretna bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardiff station.
Where do I catch the Cardiff to Gretna train from?
Cardiff to Gretna train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Train or bus from Cardiff to Gretna?
The best way to get from Cardiff to Gretna is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $130.43 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $97.83 and takes 10h 36m.
Where does the Cardiff to Gretna bus arrive?
Cardiff to Gretna bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Gretna?
It is currently 11:13 at both, Cardiff and Gretna.
Where does the Cardiff to Gretna train arrive?
Cardiff to Gretna train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Can I drive from Cardiff to Gretna?
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Gretna is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Cardiff to Gretna.
How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Gretna?
Book your Cardiff to Gretna train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Gretna?
There are 423+ hotels available in Gretna. Prices start at $39.92 per night.
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