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When to visit
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Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dunblane has to offer.

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in March
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in March
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Darlington takes 2h 01m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $23 for a 3h 58m 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 87 miles and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 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 Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Darlington takes 2h 01m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $23 for a 3h 58m 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 Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 87 miles and will cost you around $19. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunblane

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunblane

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,728 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,705 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around $103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $947 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Most booked hotels in Dunblane

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Creity Hall Guest House
1 star
Excellent (9.7, 238 reviews)
$162+
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Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 703 reviews)
$947+
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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1896 reviews)
$88+
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Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1779 reviews)
$80+
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Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2941 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.

Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02.