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Compare train and bus for Pitlochry to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr106 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. 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 kr106, while a train costs an average of kr243.
Distance: 55 miles (90 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr243 Average price | kr106 Average price Cheapest | kr443 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m 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 Pitlochry to Edinburgh:
A bus is kr137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Edinburgh costing on average kr243.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
Tickets start at around kr243 compared to roughly kr443 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr200. The journey takes 1h 55m versus 1h 31m 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 Pitlochry to Edinburgh
How to get from Pitlochry to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:15 PM2h10Pitlochry5:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Stationkr671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:15 PM2h10Pitlochry5:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Stationkr671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G800689:29 AM1h45Pitlochry station (PIT)11:14 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr1601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- L870548:30 PM1h50Pitlochry station (PIT)10:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr1511One-way0 transfers
- L88105 · W8325610:07 PM2h09Pitlochry station (PIT)12:16 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr1511One-way1 transfer
- C1465211:26 AM1h52Pitlochry station (PIT)1:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)kr2841One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM2h05Pitlochry9:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Stationkr991One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM4h10Pitlochry7:25 PMEdinburgh, Bus Stationkr1071One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:50 PM4h10Pitlochry5:00 PMEdinburgh, Bus Stationkr1071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Pitlochry to Edinburgh:
A bus is kr137 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Edinburgh costing on average kr243.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 46m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pitlochry and Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail.
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