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
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
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 only carrier operating train routes to Dalkeith. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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

You can travel by bus to Dalkeith using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 129 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 249 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 only carrier operating train routes to Dalkeith. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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

You can travel by bus to Dalkeith using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 129 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,916 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,668 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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Melville Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£167+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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The Bridge Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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The Melville Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£129+
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The Hawes Inn by Innkeeper's Collection
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.88 and £25.17.

Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £24 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.88 and £25.17.