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 January
Estimated hotel price
£96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
£96
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 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 170 miles 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 Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include easyJet, British Airways and Loganair. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £39 for a 3h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 170 miles 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 Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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Glenarch House
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.51 and £22.01.

Expect to pay £1.38 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 £16.51 and £22.01.