The average train between Pitlochry and Thornton takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Pitlochry to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Pitlochry and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pitlochry is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Thornton at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 46m • 1 change
1h 42m • 1 change
1h 28m • 1 change
1h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Pitlochry to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Pitlochry to Thornton. However, there are services departing from Pitlochry station and arriving at Thornton station via Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Pitlochry to Thornton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Pitlochry station.
Pitlochry to Thornton train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Glenrothes with Thornton station.
Book your Pitlochry to Thornton train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Pitlochry and Thornton is 69.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Pitlochry to Glenrothes with Thornton via Perth in around 2h 9m.