Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dalkeith travel guide

Dalkeith Tourism | Dalkeith Guide

You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11.502, Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Dalkeith

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Kitchen (Dalkeith Country Park) and The Cavaliere (124 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in November
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dalkeith

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $110 for a 3h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 10 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $110 for a 3h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 10 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (7,193 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,221 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,311 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,322 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.56 and $48.74. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.56 and $48.74. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

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