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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pitlochry to Edinburgh will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 8 trains that leave Pitlochry for Edinburgh on Wed, Jun 10, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 46 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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L88094 · L87660
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C14653
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C14655Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Pitlochry to Edinburgh:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Edinburgh costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pitlochry to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14651 | 8:19 AM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h55 | 10:14 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02029 | 9:29 AM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h47 | 11:16 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L88094 · L87660 | 10:33 AM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 2h10 | 12:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C14653 | 11:28 AM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h46 | 1:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87050 | 12:30 PM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 2h00 | 2:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14655 | 2:33 PM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 2h00 | 4:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C14813 · W83006 | 4:20 PM Pitlochry station (PIT) | 2h31 | 6:51 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Pitlochry to Edinburgh run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (90 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 55 miles (90 km) |
Average train duration 1h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Scotland’s flagship museum covering history, science, design and world cultures in a landmark Victorian building. A top all-round visit in the city.
Major national art gallery on The Mound with Scottish and European masterpieces. Central, elegant and one of Edinburgh’s classic cultural stops.
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Edinburgh’s most famous historic street linking the castle and Holyroodhouse, lined with closes, courtyards, shops and major sights.
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