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Compare train and bus for Pitlochry to Inverness
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to Inverness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price |
2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Pitlochry to Inverness
How to get from Pitlochry to Inverness by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Pitlochry to Inverness is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Pitlochry to Inverness
Travel to Inverness 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 Inverness.

There are 2 travel options from Pitlochry to Inverness: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Inverness from Pitlochry is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Pitlochry to Inverness:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€14) from Pitlochry to Inverness.
The fastest way to get to Inverness from Pitlochry is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 30 min.
Other travel options to Inverness take longer:
Getting to Inverness by bus takes 1 h 50 min on average.
Inverness is approximately 56 miles (90 km) away from Pitlochry.
The average frequency per day from Pitlochry to Inverness is:
- 23 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Inverness from Pitlochry as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Pitlochry to Inverness:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel) and arrive in Inverness, Bus Station.
- Most travelers board their train from Pitlochry and arrive in Inverness.
The following travel companies offer services from Pitlochry to Inverness:
- Megabus or FlixBus can take you to Inverness by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Pitlochry to Inverness for $7 (€6).
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER or Caledonian Sleeper for trains to Inverness. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ScotRail Pitlochry to Inverness tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
Yes, there are direct routes from Pitlochry to Inverness with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Inverness with Megabus or FlixBus with 21 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Inverness with LNER, Caledonian Sleeper or ScotRail.
Direct services to Inverness tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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