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
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 30h 20m.
Train
Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Dunkeld, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Dunkeld to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $47 for a 3h 27m 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 Alamo, 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 95 km and will cost you around $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Dunkeld
Where to stay in popular areas of Dunkeld
Hiring a car in Dunkeld
Expect to pay $2.85 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 $34.20 and $45.59. The most frequently booked car type in Dunkeld is Mini (Citroen C1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.