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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in November
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 45m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 19m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 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 45m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $68 for a 4h 19m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,734 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 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, 693 reviews)
$177+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 812 reviews)
$263+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2621 reviews)
$207+
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Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1722 reviews)
$85+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 1478 reviews)
$119+
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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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunkeld, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunkeld, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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