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$ 127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gretna in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 127
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 most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gretna to Glasgow takes 1h 13m and costs around S$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 81 for a 3h 52m trip. 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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$ 43. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 56 for a journey of 370 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 most popular train carrier serving Gretna, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gretna to Glasgow takes 1h 13m and costs around S$ 20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 81 for a 3h 52m trip. 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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$ 43. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 56 for a journey of 370 miles.

Airports near Gretna

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Gretna

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,752 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,206 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,726 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,397 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,167 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,143 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$ 143+
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The Gretna Chase Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 177+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gretna Green M74
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 61+
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Hiring a car in Gretna

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.27 and S$ 36.35.

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.27 and S$ 36.35.