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
C$ 105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 105
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around C$ 83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 81 for a 4h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 10 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 105 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 249 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Dalkeith, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Dalkeith to Leeds takes 3h 20m and costs around C$ 83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 81 for a 4h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 10 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 105 km and will cost you around C$ 16. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 10 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,307 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,572 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,472 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,822 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (920 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
Orocco Pier
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
Melville Castle
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 315+
Ravelston House
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
Laird And Dog Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
The Sun Inn
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 153+

Renting a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Dalkeith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.53 and C$ 40.70. 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 rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.