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 November
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in November
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 12m and costs around $148 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $172 for a 4h 25m 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 Turo and GREEN MOTION , 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 70 miles and will cost you around $12. 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 12m and costs around $148 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $172 for a 4h 25m 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 Turo and GREEN MOTION , 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 70 miles and will cost you around $12. 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

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,901 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,867 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,175 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,559 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,913 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $565 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Most booked hotels in Dunblane

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Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, 704 reviews)
$565+
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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1971 reviews)
$112+
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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, 3115 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32.

Expect to pay $7.46 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 $89.49 and $119.32.