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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Pitlochry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 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 £11, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 54 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Dundee to Pitlochry:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Pitlochry costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
The journey is about 14m faster (54m by train vs 1h 8m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£22 vs £42). 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.
How to get to Pitlochry from Dundee by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dundee to Pitlochry is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Pitlochry are Perth, Dundee, Blair Atholl, Edinburgh and Stirling. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Pitlochry on Omio.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital, known for its medieval Old Town and graceful Georgian streets. Historic landmarks, literary roots and a strong festival culture give the city a distinct, atmospheric character.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Travelling from Dundee, a major city in Angus, Scotland to Pitlochry, a Scottish town in Perthshire is possible by both train and bus. Train journeys take from roughly 90 minutes to up to 2 hours, depending on stops and changes. The bus journey lasts approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Dundee's major attraction is Discovery Point, an interesting museum right by the train station. In Pitlochry, the Edradour Distillery attracts many tourists and is 2.5. miles to the east of the town.
Train: Train services between Dundee and Pitlochry take from roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours and the main provider is ScotRail, although Virgin trains East Coast also runs a less frequent service. The ScotRail service is hourly but occasionally there is a longer interval e.g. in the middle of the afternoon. ScotRail services start at around 7:00 am from Dundee with the last train leaving Dundee station mid-evening just before 8:00 pm. The route has 1 change at Perth, where travellers will not have a long wait for the next connection. Dundee station is close to the A85 by the seafront in the city centre. Pitlochry train station is to the south-west of the town, close to the A924.
Bus: There is one bus a day between Dundee and Pitlochry and this departs just before 9:00 am, taking around 2 hours 45 minutes. The provider is National Express and the service departs from Seagate Bus Station on Seagate in Dundee, close to the River Tay. Busses arrive at Pitlochry Bus Stop on Atholl Road, the A924.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Pitlochry:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Pitlochry costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Pitlochry take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 45m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Pitlochry as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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