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
£106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
£106
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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around £120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £121 for a 4h 24m 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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunkeld using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 87 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from London and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around £120 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £121 for a 4h 24m 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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dunkeld using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 87 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,819 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,838 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,176 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 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)
£117+
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Atholl Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.76 and £22.35.

Expect to pay £1.40 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 £16.76 and £22.35.