Introduction
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. 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 20m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 46m 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 Europcar and Turo, 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 $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $28 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 20m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 46m 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 Europcar and Turo, 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 $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,004 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,047 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, 715 reviews)
$138+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 824 reviews)
$173+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2665 reviews)
$160+
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Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1722 reviews)
$85+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.3, 1508 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81.