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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gretna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in November
Estimated hotel price
$88
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Cross Country. 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 415 miles and will cost you around $38. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 500 miles.

Plane

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

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Cross Country. 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 415 miles and will cost you around $38. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 500 miles.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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The Greenhead Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 350 reviews)
$105+
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Blenkinsopp Castle Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 949 reviews)
$145+
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The Blacksmiths Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 210 reviews)
$140+
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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2108 reviews)
$164+
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Hunters Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 554 reviews)
$127+
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Farlam Hall Hotel & Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 94 reviews)
$539+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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