Dunkeld travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunkeld

Dunkeld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

When to visit Dunkeld

Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunkeld in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
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. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $98 for a 4h 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 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. The shortest flight to Dunkeld from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunkeld to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $98 for a 4h 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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunkeld, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunkeld takes 105 km and will cost you around $20. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunkeld

Airlines serving Dunkeld

Lufthansa
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KLM
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SWISS
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Air France
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Iberia
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Brussels Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (920 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld

Hiring a car in Dunkeld

Expect to pay $3.09 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 $37.07 and $49.43. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.09 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 $37.07 and $49.43. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.