Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Gretna

Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 130
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 centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gretna takes 350 miles and will cost you around S$ 46. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 48 for a journey of 405 miles.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Gretna. The train station in Gretna is called Gretna Green, and is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Gretna takes 350 miles and will cost you around S$ 46. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 48 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,336 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna

Most booked hotels in Gretna

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Gretna Hall Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 181+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 187+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 2.41 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.81 and S$ 38.41.

Expect to pay S$ 2.41 per litre in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 28.81 and S$ 38.41.