Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 122
1 night at 3-star hotel

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

Avanti West Coast is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Gretna takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 668 km.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 18 km from the city centre

Train

Avanti West Coast is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. 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 Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Gretna takes 201 km and will cost you around C$ 26. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,421 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,387 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,392 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,974 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,742 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,977 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,345 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,182 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,492 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,256 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,008 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (361 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,372 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 226+
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Smiths at Gretna Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
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Hunters Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Solway Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
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The Gables Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 202+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 81+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.33 and C$ 40.43.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 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$ 30.33 and C$ 40.43.

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