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 July
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in July
Estimated hotel price
£88
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 70 km 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £15 for a 3h 58m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 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 70 km 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £15 for a 3h 58m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, 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 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,699 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
£83+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.74 and £20.99.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.74 and £20.99.