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
£99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in January
Estimated hotel price
£99
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 54 miles 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 London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Pitlochry to London takes 7h 43m and costs around £113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £158 for a 8h 53m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 56 miles from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pitlochry using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 385 miles and will cost you around £55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 515 miles.

Plane

Although Pitlochry doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 54 miles 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 London and takes around 27h 15m.

Train

Scotrail is the most popular train carrier serving Pitlochry, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Pitlochry to London takes 7h 43m and costs around £113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £158 for a 8h 53m trip. The train station in Pitlochry is called Pitlochry, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pitlochry is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 56 miles from Pitlochry. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Pitlochry using Megabus or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 385 miles and will cost you around £55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £50 for a journey of 515 miles.

Airports near Pitlochry

Airlines serving Pitlochry

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,846 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 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 £127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £271 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)
£136+
Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£296+
Atholl Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£156+
Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Dunalastair Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Loch Rannoch Highland Club
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£164+

Hiring a car in Pitlochry

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.69 and £20.92.

Expect to pay £1.31 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 £15.69 and £20.92.

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