The cheapest and fastest trains from Perth to Pitlochry
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
31 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perth to Pitlochry is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perth to Pitlochry will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Perth for Pitlochry every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Perth to Pitlochry
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Perth to Pitlochry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 39 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Perth to Pitlochry train times
The table below shows live departures for Perth to Pitlochry trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y38798 | Delayed 15:22 15:12Perth station (PTH) | 0h31 | 15:50 15:50Pitlochry station (PIT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y38783 | On time 15:46 Perth station (PTH) | 0h27 | 16:13 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y38799 | On time 17:11 Perth station (PTH) | 0h29 | 17:40 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y11945 | On time 18:01 Perth station (PTH) | 0h29 | 18:30 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y38786 | On time 19:12 Perth station (PTH) | 0h30 | 19:42 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:11 Perth | 0h35 | 07:46 Pitlochry | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:11 Perth | 0h29 | 12:40 Pitlochry | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perth to Pitlochry
Trains from Perth to Pitlochry run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:16, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 28m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 07:16 |
Last train 22:15 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Perth to Pitlochry trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Perth and Pitlochry from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Perth to Pitlochry train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth to Pitlochry by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pitlochry, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Perth and Pitlochry
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: Travelines and PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main station entrance car park
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:05 - 18:30 Saturday 08:05 - 18:30 Sunday 10:40 - 18:20
- Type of shops available: Charity bookshop
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to platform 2, ramp at the end of northbound platform and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop in the West End Car Park, off Station Road
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