There are 4 ways to get from Stranraer to Pitlochry by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Parkbus M10
4h 49m£25–47Train
- Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Pitlochrytrain
5h 35m£80–161Drive 166.1 mi
- Drive from Stranraer to Pitlochrycar 166.1 mi
3h 11m£41–59Bus via Pitlochry
- Take the bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochrybus Ember
5h 25m
Stranraer to Pitlochry by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stranraer to Pitlochry is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Stranraer to Pitlochry is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Stranraer to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Port Rodie and arriving at West End Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Stranraer to Pitlochry. However, there are services departing from Stranraer and arriving at Pitlochry via Ayr, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Stranraer and Pitlochry is 171 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Pitlochry without a car is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Stranraer to Pitlochry, including transfers.
Stranraer to Pitlochry bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Port Rodie station.
Stranraer to Pitlochry train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stranraer station.
The best way to get from Stranraer to Pitlochry is to bus which takes 4h 49m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Stranraer, Scotland and Pitlochry, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Port Rodie to West End Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stranraer to Pitlochry via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Stranraer to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Perth to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Perth to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Perth to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £16–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £15–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to West End Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Stranraer Port Rodie to Glasgow Buchanan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Pitlochry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Stranraer to Pitlochry bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Stranraer to Pitlochry train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Ayr station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stranraer to Pitlochry is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Stranraer to Pitlochry.
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