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Compare train and bus for Stirling to Pitlochry
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Pitlochry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 38m. 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 $14, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Stirling to Pitlochry:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Pitlochry costing on average $27.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Stirling to Pitlochry
How to get from Stirling to Pitlochry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stirling to Pitlochry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM1h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)8:50 AMPitlochry$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM1h25Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)8:50 AMPitlochry$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C146779:31 AM1h01Stirling station (STG)10:32 AMPitlochry station (PIT)$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
G802195:19 PM1h03Stirling station (STG)6:22 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$261One-way0 transfers
L872752:17 PM1h03Stirling station (STG)3:20 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$401One-way0 transfers
C1468211:18 AM1h04Stirling station (STG)12:22 PMPitlochry station (PIT)$401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM1h45Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)6:50 PMPitlochry$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 AM3h10Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride)8:50 AMPitlochry$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Stirling to Pitlochry:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stirling to Pitlochry costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stirling and Pitlochry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stirling station (STG) and arrive in Pitlochry station (PIT).
- Buses mostly depart from Stirling, A84 (Castleview Park & Ride) and arrive in Pitlochry, Atholl Road (Fishers Hotel).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Pitlochry by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Pitlochry by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail.
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