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. Dalkeith deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dalkeith include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $51 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 80 miles and will cost you around $12. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 177 miles.

Plane

When flying to Dalkeith, you’ll arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Dalkeith include Air Canada, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $51 for a 4h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dalkeith, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 80 miles and will cost you around $12. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 177 miles.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Most booked hotels in Dalkeith

Carberry Tower Mansion House And Estate
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1528 reviews)
$190+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 949 reviews)
$157+
Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1296 reviews)
$263+
Rathan House - The Eskbank
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 169 reviews)
$127+
Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 931 reviews)
$119+
Laird And Dog Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1146 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dalkeith, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.