Dunblane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunblane

With a population of 8,056, Dunblane is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dunblane deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunblane

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 28 miles from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunblane 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. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 34 miles from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane 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

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 28 miles from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunblane 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. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 34 miles from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

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 Dunblane

Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $504 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Most booked hotels in Dunblane

The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 865 reviews)
$152+
Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 370 reviews)
$504+
Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1054 reviews)
$94+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2952 reviews)
$163+
Doune Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dunblane (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. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunblane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dunblane (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. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunblane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.