Dunblane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunblane

With a population of 8,056, Dunblane 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 Dunblane to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunblane

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunblane 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 $59 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 54 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane 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

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunblane 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 $59 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 54 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,943 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around $108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $556 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Most booked hotels in Dunblane

The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 843 reviews)
$153+
Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 376 reviews)
$556+
Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1042 reviews)
$89+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3006 reviews)
$161+
Doune Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Dunblane (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. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunblane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Dunblane (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. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dunblane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.