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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gretna to see all of its attractions.
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 centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
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 Manchester, which is about 177 km from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 620 km and will cost you around £78. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about £88 for a journey of 958 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Most booked hotels in Gretna
Hiring a car in Gretna
Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.