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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Pitlochry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Pitlochry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m 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 Edinburgh to Pitlochry:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Pitlochry costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 34m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Pitlochry
How to get from Edinburgh to Pitlochry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Pitlochry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:40 AM2h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:50 AMPitlochry$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 AM2h10Edinburgh, Bus Station8:50 AMPitlochry$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- L872751:33 PM1h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:20 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C146855:36 PM1h57Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:33 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$231One-way0 transfers
- C15375 · L872816:03 PM2h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:59 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$231One-way1 transfer
G802194:33 PM1h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:22 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM2h15Edinburgh, Bus Station1:05 PMPitlochry$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM2h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:50 PMPitlochry$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM4h35Edinburgh, Bus Station6:50 PMPitlochry$161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Pitlochry:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Pitlochry costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Pitlochry 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 Pitlochry station (PIT).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel).
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Pitlochry by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Lothian Buses, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Pitlochry by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Park's of Hamilton, Ember, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
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