Pitlochry travel guide

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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
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£98
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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pitlochry to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 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 American Airlines, Finnair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Pitlochry departs from Belfast and takes around 50m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pitlochry to Leeds takes 3h 10m and costs around £46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Inverness, expect to pay about £23 for a 3h 45m 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 GREEN MOTION and Budget, 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 113 km and will cost you around £16. From Dundee, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 177 km.

Airports near Pitlochry

Airlines serving Pitlochry

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 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 £128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pitlochry

Most booked hotels in Pitlochry

Westlands of Pitlochry
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£133+
Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£287+
Atholl Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£155+
Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Dunalastair Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Loch Rannoch Highland Club
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£163+

Hiring a car in Pitlochry

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77.

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