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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. 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 70 km from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $139 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $184 for a 4h 11m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , 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 140 km and will cost you around $7. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 70 km from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $139 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $184 for a 4h 11m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , 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 140 km and will cost you around $7. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,323 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 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 (9.5, 770 reviews)
$157+
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Atholl Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 837 reviews)
$212+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2733 reviews)
$197+
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Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26.