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

Dunblane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunblane

With a population of 8.056, Dunblane 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 Dunblane to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunblane

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunblane departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunblane to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £40 for a 3h 46m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 140 km and will cost you around £17. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 257 km.

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. Inverness Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunblane departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunblane to Liverpool takes 3h 31m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £40 for a 3h 46m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 320 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 140 km and will cost you around £17. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Dunblane

INVInverness
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunblane

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,089 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £386 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Most booked hotels in Dunblane

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Creity Hall Guest House
1 star
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Cromlix
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£386+
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The Woodside
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dunblane Hydro
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£90+
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Hiring a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Dunblane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Dunblane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.63.