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

Dalkeith travel guide

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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 12 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Dalkeith include Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalkeith. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £134 for a 4h 18m 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 Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 210 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 405 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 Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalkeith. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 11m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £134 for a 4h 18m 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 Megabus. From Aberdeen, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 210 miles and will cost you around £13. From Manchester, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (366 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)
£97+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Melville Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£138+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Macdonald Houstoun House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£91+
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Hiring a car 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 £16.10 and £21.46.

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 £16.10 and £21.46.

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