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$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 134
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 centre.

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 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gretna takes 290 km and will cost you around S$ 81. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 515 km.

Plane

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

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 8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 107 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gretna takes 290 km and will cost you around S$ 81. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 39 for a journey of 515 km.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,700 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,199 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,667 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,376 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 149+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 174+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 60+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.14 and S$ 36.19.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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$ 27.14 and S$ 36.19.