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
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
£86
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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Inverness takes 3h 42m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £25 for a 3h 46m 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 Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dalkeith using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 155 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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Inverness takes 3h 42m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £25 for a 3h 46m 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 Budget, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dalkeith using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,710 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,152 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 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)
£140+
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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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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 £16.23 and £21.64.

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 £16.23 and £21.64.