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 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Aberdeen takes 3h 10m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 59 miles and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Aberdeen takes 3h 10m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $42 for a 3h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 59 miles and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 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, 1531 reviews)
$205+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 961 reviews)
$183+
Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1351 reviews)
$286+
Rathan House - The Eskbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 169 reviews)
$87+
Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 953 reviews)
$133+
Laird And Dog Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1186 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. 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 $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.