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

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £55 for a 3h 46m trip. 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 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 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 150 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, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Dunkeld departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Glasgow takes 0h 52m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £55 for a 3h 46m trip. 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 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 70 miles and will cost you around £11. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Dunkeld

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dunkeld

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,087 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 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)
£89+
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Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Milton Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£64+
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Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.1, Okay reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.30 and £21.73.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.30 and £21.73.