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 20 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dalkeith from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

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 544 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 683 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 273 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, 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 113 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 107 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 7h 45m.

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 544 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 683 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dalkeith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 273 km from Dalkeith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Ace, 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 113 km and will cost you around AED 44. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 107 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Dalkeith

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dalkeith

Hiring a car in Dalkeith

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 85.06 and AED 113.41. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 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 85.06 and AED 113.41. The most frequently booked car type in Dalkeith is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.