Dalkeith travel guide

Dalkeith Tourism | Dalkeith Guide

You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11,502, Dalkeith is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dalkeith deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dalkeith

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen (Dalkeith Country Park) and The Cavaliere (124 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dalkeith

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Leeds takes 3h 12m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Leeds takes 3h 12m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

Carberry Tower Mansion House And Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1531 reviews)
$201+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 961 reviews)
$187+
Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1351 reviews)
$287+
Rathan House - The Eskbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 169 reviews)
$95+
Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 953 reviews)
$132+
Laird And Dog Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1182 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.