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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 December
Estimated hotel price
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in December
Estimated hotel price
£99
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, Finnair, British Airways 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 08m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £27 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 113 km and will cost you around £4. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £20 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, Finnair, British Airways 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 1h 08m and costs around £21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about £27 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 113 km and will cost you around £4. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,109 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 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)
£55+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£201+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£171+
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Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£63+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55.

Expect to pay £1.35 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 £16.16 and £21.55.

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