Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dalkeith to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Dalkeith

Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 422
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dalkeith in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 422
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 centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalkeith. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around AED 540 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 694 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 170 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dalkeith using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around AED 114. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 155 miles.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Dalkeith. The train journey from Dalkeith to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around AED 540 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 694 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 170 miles from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Dalkeith using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Dalkeith takes 70 miles and will cost you around AED 114. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 70 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dalkeith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.54 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 AED 78.45 and AED 104.59. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dalkeith, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.