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 flying to Gretna, you’ll arrive at Carlisle Lake District (CAX), which is located 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Gretna departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
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 5 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 110 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Gretna takes 195 miles and will cost you around £32. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about £43 for a journey of 205 miles.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.78 and £23.71. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gretna, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.