There are 4 ways to get from Ambleside to Pitlochry by train, bus, or car
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pitlochrytrain Edinburgh - Inverness
7h£74–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus Uk093
7h 54m£35–58Drive 202.2 mi
- Drive from Ambleside to Pitlochrycar 202.2 mi
3h 39m£50–71Train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Pitlochrytrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 47m£64–109
Ambleside to Pitlochry by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Pitlochry is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Pitlochry is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at West End Car Park via Bus Station, Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Pitlochry via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Ambleside and Pitlochry is 252 miles. The road distance is 203.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ambleside to Pitlochry without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h and costs £70 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Ambleside to Pitlochry, including transfers.
Ambleside to Pitlochry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Ambleside to Pitlochry train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Ambleside to Pitlochry is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Ambleside, Cumbria, England and Pitlochry, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Pitlochry via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to West End Car Park via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Carlisle to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–30
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More Questions & Answers
Ambleside to Pitlochry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Ambleside to Pitlochry train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Pitlochry is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Ambleside to Pitlochry.
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