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

Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld 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 Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
£108
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunkeld

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Aberdeen takes 2h 38m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Dunkeld doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 43 miles from Dunkeld. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Aberdeen takes 2h 38m and costs around £30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 45 miles from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,518 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

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The Merryburn Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£124+
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Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£65+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33.

Expect to pay £1.34 per litre in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.00 and £21.33.