Dunblane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dunblane

With a population of 8,056, Dunblane 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 Dunblane to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dunblane

Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dunblane in October
Estimated hotel price
€85
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dunblane

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Doncaster takes 3h 02m and costs around €53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about €36 for a 3h 03m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 54 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 95 km and will cost you around €17. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Dunblane doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 45 km from Dunblane. The shortest flight to Dunblane from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dunblane, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dunblane to Doncaster takes 3h 02m and costs around €53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Doncaster, expect to pay about €36 for a 3h 03m trip. The train station in Dunblane is called Dunblane, and is located 0.3 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Dunblane is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 54 km from Dunblane. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dunblane, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dunblane takes 95 km and will cost you around €17. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Dunblane

Airlines serving Dunblane

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,934 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,758 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dunblane

Average rates range from around €91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €440 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dunblane

Hiring a car in Dunblane

Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Dunblane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.91 and €27.87. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dunblane, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.75 per litre in Dunblane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.91 and €27.87. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dunblane, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.