Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dalkeith travel guide

Dalkeith Tourism | Dalkeith Guide

You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11 502, Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dalkeith

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen (Dalkeith Country Park) and The Cavaliere (124 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dalkeith

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to London takes 4h 19m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 273 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around £12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 154 km.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include British Airways, Loganair and Blue Islands. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to London takes 4h 19m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £50 for a 4h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 273 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around £12. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 154 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 (Dalkeith)
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£178+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £19 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Mini (Volkswagen Sharan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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