Gretna Green travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gretna Green
Gretna Green 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 Green to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Gretna Green
How to Get to Gretna Green
Plane
When flying to Gretna Green, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna Green departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Gretna Green, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Gretna Green to London takes 3h 45m and costs around £61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £387 for a 7h 57m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Gretna Green is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 177 km from Gretna Green. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Gretna Green using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gretna Green takes 314 km and will cost you around £20. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 350 miles.
Airlines serving Gretna Green
Where to stay in popular areas of Gretna Green
Most booked hotels in Gretna Green
Hiring a car in Gretna Green
Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Gretna Green (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Gretna Green is Standard (Ford S-MAX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.