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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 $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 $15, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Edinburgh to Pitlochry
Compare the available ways to get from Edinburgh to Pitlochry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Pitlochry:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Pitlochry costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 1h 57m 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.
- FlixBus
9:05 AM 2h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 11:15 AM Pitlochry $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:05 AM 2h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 11:15 AM Pitlochry $9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- L87274
1:32 PM 1h48 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 3:20 PM Pitlochry station (PIT) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- L87271
10:33 AM 1h50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 12:23 PM Pitlochry station (PIT) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - C14678
8:38 AM 1h54 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 10:32 AM Pitlochry station (PIT) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers - L87682 · C14694
11:35 AM 2h05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 1:40 PM Pitlochry station (PIT) $24 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
3:05 PM 2h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 5:15 PM Pitlochry $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:15 AM 2h10 Edinburgh, Bus Station 9:25 AM Pitlochry $9 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:35 AM 2h05 Edinburgh, Bus Station 8:40 AM Pitlochry $11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Pitlochry:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Pitlochry costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 10 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 to go to Pitlochry by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Pitlochry by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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