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 Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 48m 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 65 miles and will cost you around $13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 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 Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 48m 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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 65 miles and will cost you around $13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 3115 reviews)
$192+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 255 reviews)
$251+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1280 reviews)
$105+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1001 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunkeld, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunkeld, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.