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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in March
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in March
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $21 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 70 miles and will cost you around $14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 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 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $21 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 70 miles and will cost you around $14. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,076 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,909 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,737 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,238 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,373 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,364 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,868 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (975 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

The Merryburn Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9.4, 656 reviews)
$185+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 783 reviews)
$281+
Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2513 reviews)
$194+
Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1723 reviews)
$85+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 1410 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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