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Compare train and bus for Pitlochry to Aviemore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Pitlochry to Aviemore:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Aviemore costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $12 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9. The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 6m 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 Pitlochry to Aviemore
How to get from Pitlochry to Aviemore by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pitlochry to Aviemore is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:55 PM1h10Pitlochry8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:55 PM1h10Pitlochry8:05 PMAviemore, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C1467710:33 AM0h56Pitlochry station (PIT)11:29 AMAviemore station (AVM)$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
C1467911:54 AM0h56Pitlochry station (PIT)12:50 PMAviemore station (AVM)$431One-way0 transfers
C146951:40 PM0h56Pitlochry station (PIT)2:36 PMAviemore station (AVM)$431One-way0 transfers
C146758:47 AM1h05Pitlochry station (PIT)9:52 AMAviemore station (AVM)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:50 AM1h10Pitlochry10:00 AMAviemore, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:10 PM1h10Pitlochry2:20 PMAviemore, Train Station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pitlochry to Aviemore:
A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Aviemore costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Aviemore take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pitlochry and Aviemore as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pitlochry station (PIT) and arrive in Aviemore station (AVM).
- Buses mostly depart from Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel) and arrive in Aviemore, Train Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aviemore by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Aviemore by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail.
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