Gretna travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gretna
With a population of 3,040, Gretna is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gretna has to offer.
When to visit Gretna
How to Get to Gretna
Plane
When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city centre.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gretna takes 195 miles and will cost you around $64. From London, the ticket costs about $148 for a journey of 385 miles.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Hiring a car in Gretna
Expect to pay $2.84 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $33.98 and $45.30. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.