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.
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 center.
Train
Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by LNER. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Gretna. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gretna takes 443 km and will cost you around $27. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 628 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna
Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.