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 May
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in May
Estimated hotel price
£82
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. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Leeds takes 3h 13m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 59 miles and will cost you around £13. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 92 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. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Leeds takes 3h 13m and costs around £54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 29m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 59 miles and will cost you around £13. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 92 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,220 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,706 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,069 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,803 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,269 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 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)
£123+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£71+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
£78+

Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.86. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.86. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.