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
£84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
£84
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, Ryanair 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 Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 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 Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 507 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, Ryanair 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 Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £42 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 Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 507 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 - Newcraighall
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.56 and £20.74.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.56 and £20.74.