Gretna travel guide
Gretna Tourism | Gretna Guide
You're Going to Love Gretna
With a population of 3 040, Gretna is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. Gretna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 18 km from the city centre
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Northern Rail. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 314 km and will cost you around C$ 73. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about C$ 51 for a journey of 322 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna
Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.72 and C$ 40.96. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.