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

Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dunkeld deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in July
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in July
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunkeld using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunkeld using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 65 miles and will cost you around $22. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 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 (10,701 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 (2,136 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 838 reviews)
$191+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2733 reviews)
$126+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 1529 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.

Expect to pay $6.93 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $83.13 and $110.84.