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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunblane to see all of its attractions.

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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 13m 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 Europcar, 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 59 miles and will cost you around $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 13m 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 Europcar, 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 59 miles and will cost you around $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $468 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, 796 reviews)
$156+
Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 387 reviews)
$468+
Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1008 reviews)
$81+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.7, 2995 reviews)
$114+
Doune Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. 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 $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunblane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.