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 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.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in February
Estimated hotel price
$64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in February
Estimated hotel price
$64
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 43 miles from Dunkeld. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

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 Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3054 reviews)
$216+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 265 reviews)
$245+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1276 reviews)
$99+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1018 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Dunkeld

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.

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.