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

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in January
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 only carrier operating train routes to Dunblane. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 17m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $179 for a 4h 08m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunblane using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 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 only carrier operating train routes to Dunblane. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 17m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $179 for a 4h 08m 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 Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunblane using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunblane

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunblane

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,505 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,323 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,628 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,953 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,217 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,285 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 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 $761 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 (9.8, 239 reviews)
$172+
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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1975 reviews)
$114+
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Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1777 reviews)
$80+
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Apex Dunblane Hydro Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3116 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.