How to Get to Gretna Green - Map, Opening Times and Travel Links
Get driving directions and an idea of train links from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, London and Newcastle to Gretna Green.
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Use the map above to get directions to Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions
Here at Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions, you can enjoy
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Greatest Love Story
An immersive look into the marriage history of Gretna Green and behold the World’s Greatest Love Story.
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Great Experiences
Enjoy a taste or tipple of Scotland, watch a re-enactment of runaway love, or take part in a spine-tingling handfasting ceremony over the iconic anvil.
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Great Shopping
Shop for food, fashion and everything in between. Browse our collections of seasonal fashion, luxury cashmere, or pick up a Scottish delight.
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Great Tastes
Enjoy a taste of Scotland at our Foodcourt and Bar. Tuck into dishes and delicacies that are local at heart.
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Opening Hours
9.00 am - 5.00 pm daily.
We're open every day of the year (except Christmas Day), with extended opening hours during the summer season.
How to find us ...
Gretna Green since 1754 is only 2 minutes travel time from the main motorway route into Scotland (M6) Junction 45 heading North and (M74) Junction 22 going South. Located only 10 minutes north of Carlisle, 60 minutes from the Lake District, 60 minutes from Glasgow, 90 minutes from Edinburgh or Newcastle and 120 minutes from Manchester.
Get to us by car or coach:
We are located just off Junction 22 M74 & Junction 45 M6
Find us at DG16 5EA. Set your Sat Nav or Phone.
Get to us by train:
Catch a train to Gretna Green station from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Manchester via Lockerbie/Carlisle.
Exit the train station to Gretna Hall Hotel, and we’re a short walk beyond it up the hill.
Get to us by air:
Book your flight and fly into Glasgow Airport, Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle Airport or Manchester Airport. When you leave the airport take a taxi. We’re 90 miles from Glasgow Airport, 100 miles from Edinburgh Airport, 70 miles from Newcastle Airport and 150 miles from Manchester Airport.
Find out more about visiting us via public transport, here: https://www.traveline.info/
FAQS ABOUT GETTING TO GRETNA GREEN
When is Gretna Green open?
Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop is open every day from 9 am to 5 pm except for Christmas Day when it is closed. We are open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How much is the parking at Gretna Green?
Parking at The Gretna Green Famous Blacksmiths Shop attractions is FREE. It costs nothing to park a car or coach at Gretna Green. (Management cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to property or vehicles).
Can I park a coach at Gretna Green?
You can park a coach at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop attractions. Parking for coaches is Free.
How long can I stay at Gretna Green?
You can stay at the Famous Blacksmiths Shop attractions for as long as you’d like. There is no minimum or maximum time limit on parking. If you want to stay the night, you’re welcome to – in one of our hotels of course.
Do you have free toilets at Gretna Green?
At Gretna Green's Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions, you’ll find toilets and baby change facilities. These are free to use.
How do I get to Gretna Green from the M74? (from the North)
Leave the motorway at junction 22, and follow the Blacksmiths Shop signs, turning left at the roundabout. Go straight on through the village and turn right into the Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions.
How do I get to Gretna Green from the M6? (from the South)
Leave the motorway at junction 45. When you leave the motorway, follow the signs straight across the mini roundabout, straight ahead at the traffic lights and then at the bottom of the hill, take the right turn opposite the church in Gretna Green. Head on up the hill, below the motorway flyover. The Famous Blacksmiths Shop will be facing you on the opposite side of the T-Junction.
How do I get to Gretna Green from the A75? (Euro Route)
Take the slip road off (for Gretna/Gretna Green) before joining the M74. Follow the brown tourist signs, turning left at the traffic lights. At the bottom of the hill, take the right turn opposite the church. Head on up the hill, below the motorway flyover. The Famous Blacksmiths Shop will be facing you on the opposite side of the T-Junction.
How far is Gretna Green from Glasgow?
Gretna Green is 90 miles from Glasgow. You can get to Gretna Green from Glasgow in 60 minutes by car or coach or by train from Glasgow Central Station. If you’re coming by train, you’ll need to change at either Lockerbie or Carlisle to go on to Gretna Green.
How far is Gretna Green from Edinburgh?
Gretna Green is 100 miles from Glasgow. You can get to Gretna Green from Edinburgh in 90 minutes by car or coach or by train from Edinburgh Waverley or Haymarket Stations. If you’re coming by train, you’ll need to change at either Lockerbie or Carlisle to go on to Gretna Green.
How far is Gretna Green from Carlisle?
Gretna Green is 10 miles from Carlisle. You can get to Gretna Green from Carlisle in 10 minutes by car or coach or by train from Carlisle Station.
How far is Gretna Green from Dumfries?
Gretna Green is 23 miles from Dumfries. You can get to Gretna Green from Dumfries in 30 minutes by car or coach or by train from Dumfries Station.
How far is Gretna Green from Newcastle?
Gretna Green is 70 miles from Newcastle. You can get to Gretna Green from Newcastle in 90 minutes by car or coach or by train from Newcastle Station. If you’re coming by train, you’ll need to change at Carlisle to go on to Gretna Green.
How far is Gretna Green from Manchester?
Gretna Green is 150 miles from Manchester. You can get to Gretna Green from Manchester in 120 minutes by car or coach or by train from Manchester Oxford Road Station. If you’re coming by train, you’ll need to change at Carlisle to go on to Gretna Green.
How far is Gretna Green from Liverpool?
Gretna Green is 130 miles from Liverpool. You can get to Gretna Green from Liverpool in 120 minutes by car or coach or by train from Liverpool Lime Street Station. If you’re coming by train, you’ll need to change at Manchester Oxford Road Station and then again at Carlisle to go on to Gretna Green.
How do I get to Gretna Green from Carin Ryan Ferry Port?
Gretna Green is 100 miles from Cairnryan. You can get to Gretna Green from Cairnryan in 120 minutes by car or coach by following the A75 East.
How far is Gretna Green from Newcastle Port of Tyne?
Gretna Green is 73 miles from Newcastle’s Port of Tyne. You can get to Gretna Green from Newcastle’s Port of Tyne in 90 minutes by car or coach by following the A69 West to Carlisle and then taking the M6 north to Gretna Green. Exit the M6 at junction 45.
Is Moffat near Gretna Green?
Yes, the driving distance between Moffat and Gretna Green is 31 miles. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive from Moffat to Gretna Green.
How far is Gretna Green from the English border?
Gretna Green is just 2 miles from the Scotland-England border.
Is Gretna Green near Inverness?
Gretna Green is 243 miles from Inverness. It takes over four hours to drive from Inverness to Gretna Green.