There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna by tram, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
- Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 18m£44–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
5h 28m£18–32Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Gretna87.2 mi
1h 44mDrive 87.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretnacar 87.2 mi
1h 44m£21–31Tram, train, line 382 bus
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarkettram T50
- Take the train from Haymarket to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Hall to Schoolbus 382
3h 40mLine 18 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Fairmilehead Crossroadsbus 18
- Take the bus from Fairmilehead Crossroads to Stance 2bus 101A / ...
6h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Central Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station and Stand A - English Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Gretna Green via Haymarket and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gretna is 116 miles. The road distance is 87.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Terminal to Central Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Stand A - English Street in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Lockerbie
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Haymarket to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Hall to School
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Fairmilehead Crossroads to Stance 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- +44 131 555 6363
- Website
- Lothian
Bus from Terminal to Fairmilehead Crossroads
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Lothian
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Gretna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Gretna.
There are 558+ hotels available in Gretna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Gretna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































