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 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £40 for a 3h 46m 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 140 km and will cost you around £17. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 257 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £40 for a 3h 46m 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 140 km and will cost you around £17. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Melville Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 - Dalkeith
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £17 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations 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 £21.63.

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £17 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations 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 £21.63.