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.
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 New York and takes around 6h 50m.
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 59 miles and will cost you around $16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.
Expect to pay $7.12 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 $85.40 and $113.87. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.