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
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 Europcar, 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 $36. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Renting a car in Gretna
Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. 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.