Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Dunblane deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 45 km from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 09m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $46 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 54 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunblane using FlixBus or National Express. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 249 km and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 628 km.

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 09m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $46 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 54 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunblane using FlixBus or National Express. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 249 km and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 628 km.

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $545 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Most booked hotels in Dunblane

Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 703 reviews)
$545+
The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1867 reviews)
$84+
Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1779 reviews)
$80+
Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2930 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44.

Expect to pay $6.97 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 $83.58 and $111.44.