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
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
£72
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. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunblane departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 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. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunblane departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunblane to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 25m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 129 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £439 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, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£439+
Cobbler's Cottage
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£126+
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Flat
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£121+
Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£103+

Hiring a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunblane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dunblane, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunblane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dunblane, while also 85% cheaper than other types, on average.