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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in July
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 17m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $179 for a 4h 08m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 113 km and will cost you around $26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 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 Boston and takes around 6h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 17m and costs around $156 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $179 for a 4h 08m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 113 km and will cost you around $26. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 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, 779 reviews)
$179+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2955 reviews)
$201+
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Atholl Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 850 reviews)
$223+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 1560 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.

Expect to pay $8.10 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 $97.21 and $129.61.