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 September
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia 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 most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £52 for a 3h 10m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. 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 American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia 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 most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £52 for a 3h 10m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 95 km and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Most booked hotels in Dunkeld

Tay House
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£176+
Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£153+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£199+
Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£84+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£93+

Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.82 and £23.76.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.82 and £23.76.