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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
£66
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 70 km from Dunkeld. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 70 km from Dunkeld. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

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

Airlines serving Dunkeld

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 popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

Tay House
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£177+
Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£166+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£213+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£84+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunkeld (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. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Dunkeld (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. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.