Introduction
What to do
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.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
£81
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 easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 12m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 249 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 easyJet, Loganair and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £33 for a 4h 12m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around £18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,029 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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Melville Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.25 and £21.67.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.25 and £21.67.