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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Blair Atholl
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Blair Atholl among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. 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 $16, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 61 miles (99 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Edinburgh to Blair Atholl:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Blair Atholl costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Blair Atholl take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $70 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€45). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 35m 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 Edinburgh to Blair Atholl
How to get from Edinburgh to Blair Atholl by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Blair Atholl is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:40 AM2h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:50 AMBlair Atholl$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 AM2h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:50 AMBlair Atholl$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L872741:32 PM1h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:30 PMBlair Atholl station (BLA)$231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L87951 · C15335 · C146841:45 PM3h16Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:01 PMBlair Atholl station (BLA)$231One-way2 transfers
- L87695 · C146841:37 PM3h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:01 PMBlair Atholl station (BLA)$231One-way1 transfer
- L8727110:33 AM2h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:36 PMBlair Atholl station (BLA)$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM2h15Edinburgh, Bus Station1:05 PMBlair Atholl$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM2h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:50 PMBlair Atholl$151One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM4h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:50 PMBlair Atholl$151One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Blair Atholl:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Blair Atholl costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Blair Atholl take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Blair Atholl as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Blair Atholl station (BLA).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Blair Atholl by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Blair Atholl by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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