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 April
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in April
Estimated hotel price
£61
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, Loganair, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 16m and costs around £112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £134 for a 4h 24m 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 Turo and Arnold Clark, 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 105 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 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, Loganair, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Bournemouth and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dunkeld. The train journey from Dunkeld to Manchester takes 3h 16m and costs around £112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £134 for a 4h 24m 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 Turo and Arnold Clark, 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 105 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,951 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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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)
£135+
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Atholl Arms Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£241+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Hiring a car in Dunkeld costs £49 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 £1.60 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 £19.11 and £25.48.

Hiring a car in Dunkeld costs £49 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 £1.60 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 £19.11 and £25.48.