Introduction
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.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $90 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around $28. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 266 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 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Aberdeen takes 2h 31m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $90 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 DRIVALIA and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 113 km and will cost you around $28. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,105 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
JetBlue
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.18 and $50.90.

Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.18 and $50.90.