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V&A Dundee
Striking design museum on Dundee’s waterfront with changing exhibitions, Scottish design displays and memorable river views.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£22
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 17 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pitlochry to Dundee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pitlochry to Dundee will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Pitlochry to Dundee you need to make at least one change.
C14651 · L87609
C02029+
L87614
L88094 · L87617
C14653 · L87624
L87050 · C14716
C14653 · L87624
C02029+
L87614
L88094 · L87617
L87050 · C14716
C14651 · L87609Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pitlochry to Dundee among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Dundee:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pitlochry to Dundee costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Dundee take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 15m.
The journey is about 14m faster (54m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly £32 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £43). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Pitlochry to Dundee trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C14651 · L87609 | 8:19 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h19 | 9:38 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
C02029+ L87614 | 9:29 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h16 | 10:45 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
L88094 · L87617 | 10:33 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h16 | 11:49 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
C14653 · L87624 | 11:28 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h15 | 12:43 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change | |
L87050 · C14716 | 12:30 Pitlochry station (PIT) | 1h17 | 13:47 Dundee station (DEE) | 1 change |
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Trains from Pitlochry to Dundee run on average 5 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 22:15 |
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Dundee Station -> City Square, Dundee
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pitlochry to Dundee 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 Dundee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pitlochry to Dundee trains use the Pitlochry to Dundee station pair. Use this guide to compare Pitlochry and Dundee train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pitlochry has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Pitlochry.
Ticket office support is available at Pitlochry. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pitlochry: Parking, WC.
Available at Pitlochry: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pitlochry: 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.
Dundee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Dundee.
Wi-Fi is available at Dundee.
Ticket office support is available at Dundee. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dundee: Parking, WC.
Available at Dundee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dundee: 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, 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.
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