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
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 centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about €28 for a 3h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 6 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , 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 59 miles and will cost you around €13. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €21 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Dalkeith
Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith
Hiring a car in Dalkeith
Expect to pay €1.73 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 €20.73 and €27.63. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.