Dunkeld is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dunkeld to see all of its attractions.
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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 6h 20m.
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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $59 for a 3h 18m trip. The train station in Dunkeld is called Dunkeld & Birnam, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Dunkeld is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 72 km from Dunkeld. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
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 $15. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 249 km.
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Dunkeld (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. 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 rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.