With a population of 3,040, Gretna is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. 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 center.
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 center.
Another option to get to Gretna is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 66 miles from Gretna. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
You can travel by bus to Gretna using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Gretna takes 415 miles and will cost you around $36. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 655 miles.
Expect to pay $7.12 per gallon in Gretna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.40 and $113.87. Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gretna, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.