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 December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 10m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $21 for a 3h 58m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 507 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 10m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $21 for a 3h 58m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 113 km and will cost you around $14. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Dunblane

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunblane

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,699 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around $61 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)
$159+
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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)
$85+
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Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1779 reviews)
$80+
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Apex Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2936 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.