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Compare train and bus for Aberdeen to Pitlochry
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Pitlochry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, while a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Aberdeen to Pitlochry:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Pitlochry costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Aberdeen to Pitlochry
How to get from Aberdeen to Pitlochry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aberdeen to Pitlochry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 PM3h50Aberdeen6:50 PMPitlochry€81One-way0 transfers
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- 3:00 PM3h50Aberdeen6:50 PMPitlochry€81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:00 PM3h50Aberdeen6:50 PMPitlochry€81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:00 PM3h50Aberdeen5:50 PMPitlochry€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aberdeen to Pitlochry:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aberdeen to Pitlochry costing on average €60.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aberdeen and Pitlochry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Aberdeen, Guild Street and arrive in Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel).
- Trains mostly depart from Aberdeen station (ABD) and arrive in Pitlochry station (PIT).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail to go to Pitlochry by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Pitlochry by bus.
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