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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gretna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 11 miles from the city center.

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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Gretna takes 205 miles and will cost you around $57. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city center.

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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Gretna takes 205 miles and will cost you around $57. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

Lanercost Country B&B
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, 226 reviews)
$153+
The Greenhead Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 320 reviews)
$112+
Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 75 reviews)
$443+
The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 145 reviews)
$146+
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 428 reviews)
$178+
The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 662 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. 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.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. 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.