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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, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. 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 Turo and keddy by 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 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 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, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. 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 Turo and keddy by 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 70 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,802 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,436 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,170 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,216 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,071 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)
£151+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£148+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.85.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.39 and £21.85.