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, Saorsa 1875 (2 East Moulin Road) and Pasha (101 Atholl Road) are great picks.

When to visit Pitlochry

Pitlochry in October
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pitlochry in October
Estimated hotel price
£111
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, British Airways, China Southern 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 Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 27m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 155 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, British Airways, China Southern 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 Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 48m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 27m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pitlochry, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Pitlochry takes 59 miles and will cost you around £12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Pitlochry

Airlines serving Pitlochry

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 £162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £235 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pitlochry

Most booked hotels in Pitlochry

Fonab Castle Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£347+
Fisher's Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£168+
Dunalastair Hotel Suites
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Mckays Hotel Bar & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Loch Rannoch Highland Club
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
Atholl Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£127+

Hiring a car in Pitlochry

Hiring a car in Pitlochry costs £40 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Pitlochry.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75.

Hiring a car in Pitlochry costs £40 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Pitlochry.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.81 and £23.75.