How to travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh

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Compare train and bus for Pitlochry to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 55 miles (90 km)

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€9

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€23

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2h 35m

Average total duration

2h 5m

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2h 23m

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1h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Pitlochry to Edinburgh

How to get from Pitlochry to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
02:15PM2h10
Pitlochry
04:25PMEdinburgh
$111One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
02:15PM2h10
Pitlochry
04:25PMEdinburgh
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:10PM2h05
Pitlochry
11:15PMEdinburgh
$131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh

Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Pitlochry to Edinburgh.

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There are 2 options to travel between Pitlochry and Edinburgh including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Pitlochry to Edinburgh:

A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Edinburgh costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 5m.

The distance from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is approximately 55 miles (90 km).
The average frequency per day from Pitlochry to Edinburgh is:
  • Around 22 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Pitlochry to Edinburgh:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Pitlochry to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton to go to Edinburgh by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Edinburgh by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Pitlochry to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink, Park's of Hamilton.
  • 3 direct trains per day with ScotRail, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Pitlochry to Edinburgh often also extend their vacation to go to London, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Edinburgh and these popular destinations at a great price.
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