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
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in August
Estimated hotel price
£105
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, Loganair 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 16m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, 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 129 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 249 km.

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, Loganair 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 16m and costs around £110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £132 for a 4h 08m 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 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, 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 129 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,675 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Atholl Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£190+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
£113+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Hiring a car in Dunkeld costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.89 and £25.19.

Hiring a car in Dunkeld costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Edinburgh Turnhouse.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.89 and £25.19.