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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Leeds takes 3h 22m and costs around £40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 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 Megabus. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 241 km and will cost you around £24. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 587 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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Leeds takes 3h 22m and costs around £40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 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 Megabus. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 241 km and will cost you around £24. From Inverness, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

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Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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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)
£99+
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Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 - Dalkeith
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Riccarton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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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 72% cheaper than airport locations 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 £21.47.

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 72% cheaper than airport locations 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 £21.47.