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 28 miles from Dunblane. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, KLM 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 Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 13m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 199 miles 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 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 28 miles from Dunblane. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, KLM 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 Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 13m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 199 miles 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 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £372 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)
£372+
Cobbler's Cottage
0 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£125+
Two Bedroom Ground Floor Flat
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£120+
Old Churches House
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£92+

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.