Dalkeith travel guide

Dalkeith Tourism | Dalkeith Guide

You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11,502, Dalkeith is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dalkeith deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dalkeith

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen (Dalkeith Country Park) and The Cavaliere (124 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dalkeith

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 10 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 95 km and will cost you around $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $31 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 10 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 95 km and will cost you around $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

Carberry Tower Mansion House And Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1534 reviews)
$195+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 959 reviews)
$188+
Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1327 reviews)
$260+
Rathan House - The Eskbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 169 reviews)
$98+
Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 951 reviews)
$119+
Laird And Dog Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1165 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.