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
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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gretna, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 668 km and will cost you around $54. From Southampton, the ticket costs about $148 for a journey of 1022 km.
Airlines serving Gretna
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna
Hiring a car in Gretna
Expect to pay $2.89 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 $34.58 and $46.11. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.