There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Pitlochry by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Pitlochrytrain London Euston - Inverness
3h 58m£45–65Bus via Glasgow
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochrybus Ember
4h 35m£20–31Drive 161.4 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Pitlochrycar 161.4 mi
2h 56m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus M90
6h 35m£28–40
Carlisle to Pitlochry by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Pitlochry is to bus via Glasgow which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Pitlochry is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Pitlochry via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Pitlochry. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Carlisle and Pitlochry is 199 miles. The road distance is 162.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Pitlochry without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £65.
The train from Carlisle to Pitlochry takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Carlisle to Pitlochry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Pitlochry train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Pitlochry is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £45 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Pitlochry, Scotland?
Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Carlisle to Pitlochry 6 times a week. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Pitlochry via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Carlisle to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carlisle to Glasgow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Stand K Carlisle Market Hall to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £14–27
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Booking & Getting There
Carlisle to Pitlochry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.
Carlisle to Pitlochry train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Pitlochry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Pitlochry is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Carlisle to Pitlochry.
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