What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Pitlochry?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Buccleuch Street and arriving at Fishers Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Pitlochry?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Pitlochry via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

The distance between Dumfries and Pitlochry is 164 miles. The road distance is 142 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries to Pitlochry without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £25 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Pitlochry bus from?

Dumfries to Pitlochry bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buccleuch Street station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Pitlochry train from?

Dumfries to Pitlochry train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.

Train or bus from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Dumfries to Pitlochry bus arrive?

Dumfries to Pitlochry bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dumfries to Pitlochry train arrive?

Dumfries to Pitlochry train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Pitlochry is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Dumfries to Pitlochry.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumfries to Pitlochry?

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Where can I stay near Pitlochry?

There are 355+ hotels available in Pitlochry.

Dumfries to Pitlochry - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dumfries to Pitlochry by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Buchanan Bus StationX74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Fishers HotelM10
4h 17m
£25–36
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Pitlochry
4h 54m
£38–68
Drive 141.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Pitlochry141.2 mi
2h 38m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Lockerbie to PitlochryLondon Euston - Inverness
5h 8m
£60–80
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Buccleuch Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station101A / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Fishers HotelM90
5h 25m

Dumfries to Pitlochry by bus

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 163.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Pitlochry, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Buccleuch Street to Fishers Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Pitlochry via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 4h 54m.

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