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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen (Dalkeith Country Park) and The Cavaliere (124 High Street) are great picks.
When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dalkeith include Air France, Delta and KLM. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $57 for a 3h 57m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 59 miles and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 155 miles.
Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.