Dalkeith travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dalkeith

With a population of 11,502, Dalkeith is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 59 miles and will cost you around $25. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Hertz, 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 59 miles and will cost you around $25. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.