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.
Activities & attractions in Dalkeith
Tours
Where to Eat in Dalkeith
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bombay Lounge (202 High Street) and Afternoon Tea @ Restoration Cafe (Restoration Yard Dalkeith Country Park) are great picks.
When to visit Dalkeith
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. The shortest domestic flight to Dalkeith departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 29m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 57m 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 DRIVALIA , 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 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £32 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Dalkeith
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith
Most booked hotels in Dalkeith
Hiring a car in Dalkeith
Hiring a car in Dalkeith costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Dalkeith.
Expect to pay £1.46 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 £17.52 and £23.36. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Niro or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.