Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in February
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in February
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Dunkeld

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 Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3054 reviews)
$215+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 265 reviews)
$244+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1276 reviews)
$99+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1018 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dunkeld (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. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Dunkeld (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. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.