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Where to stay
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 12m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 12m 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 Hertz, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 165 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 12m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $67 for a 4h 12m 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 Hertz, 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 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,027 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,015 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

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The Merryburn Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9.4, 709 reviews)
$165+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 821 reviews)
$175+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2646 reviews)
$181+
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Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1722 reviews)
$85+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, 1494 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

Expect to pay $6.85 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 $82.22 and $109.63.

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