Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Pitlochry travel guide

Pitlochry Tourism | Pitlochry Guide

You're Going to Love Pitlochry

With a population of 2.860, Pitlochry is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Pitlochry to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Pitlochry

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wee Choo-Choo (3 Rie-Achan Rd) and Fauna at Pine Trees Hotel (Strathview Terrace) are great picks.

When to visit Pitlochry

Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pitlochry

Plane

Although Pitlochry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 87 km from Pitlochry. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Pitlochry. The train journey from Pitlochry to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £121 for a 4h 24m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 2.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 km from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 105 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 177 km.

Plane

Although Pitlochry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 87 km from Pitlochry. Aberdeen Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Pitlochry. The train journey from Pitlochry to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around £118 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £121 for a 4h 24m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 2.9 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 km from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 105 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Pitlochry

ABZAberdeen Dyce
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Pitlochry

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,871 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,339 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,280 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pitlochry

From 5-star hotels such as the Fonab Castle Hotel to great affordable options like the Rosemount Hotel, Pitlochry offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £261 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pitlochry

Most booked hotels in Pitlochry

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Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£263+
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Atholl Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£158+
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Mckays Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Dunalastair Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£179+
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Moulin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hiring a car in Pitlochry

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Pitlochry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.76 and £22.35.

Expect to pay £1.40 per litre in Pitlochry (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.76 and £22.35.