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
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
£65
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, China Southern 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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m 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 £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 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, China Southern 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 £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £86 for a 3h 13m 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 £11. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £20 for a journey of 148 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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)
£178+
Dunkeld House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£169+
Atholl Arms Hotel Dunkeld
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£197+
Birnam Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£85+
Royal Dunkeld Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£79+

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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.