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

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 center.

Train

AccesRail 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 center.

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 Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gretna. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gretna takes 563 km and will cost you around $36. From London, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 652 km.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail 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 center.

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 Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Gretna. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gretna takes 563 km and will cost you around $36. From London, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 652 km.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,920 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,881 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,918 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,557 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,919 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,201 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Scotch Arms Mews Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 328 reviews)
$192+
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Smiths at Gretna Green
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1939 reviews)
$146+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 905 reviews)
$158+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1950 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Gretna

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92.