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. 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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $69 for a 3h 25m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 129 km and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 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 Australia departs from Perth and takes around 21h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $69 for a 3h 25m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, 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 129 km and will cost you around $18. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 266 km.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
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SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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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
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.81 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 $33.70 and $44.93. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.