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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Dunkeld
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Dunkeld 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 42m. 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: 45 miles (73 km)
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$30 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Edinburgh to Dunkeld by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Dunkeld is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Dunkeld:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Dunkeld costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Dunkeld take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Dunkeld as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel).
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD).
- Travel with ScotRail to go to Dunkeld by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Dunkeld by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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