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Highland Perthshire Trail Travel Information
This information is to help you plan your holiday on the Highland Perthshire Trail. Timetables and services do change so were possible we have supplied links to the appropriate web resources. We hope that you find this information helpful.

Getting to Blair Atholl
Blair Atholl is 80 miles north of Edinburgh (Slightly further from Glasgow) on the main transport route through the highlands. By car the journey from Edinburgh takes 1.5 hours and Blair Atholl is well signed from the A9. The village also has excellent public transport connections and is served by First Scotrail trains and Citylink Bus services from Glasgow/Edinburgh to Inverness. If you are planning to use public transport I suggest using the excellent journey planner at www.travelinescotland.com.

By Air
Fly to either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Edinburgh International Airport
Located a few miles north west of Edinburgh and with excellent transport links.
Web: www.edinburghairport.com

Glasgow International Airport
Located 8 miles south of Glasgow is served by routes from around Britain and the world. A regular shuttle service runs to the city centre. Visit their website for details of operators and routes.
Web:www.baa.co.uk/glasgow

Prestwick International Airport
Located 30 miles south of Glasgow prestwick is served primarily by Ryanair. A train service runs from Prestwick to Glasgow city centre. Note that this takes approx. 50 mintes so don't cut it too fine. Again their website has details of routes and operators.
Web: www.gpia.co.uk

By Rail
Glasgow and Edinburgh are served by several operators from throughout Britain. It is important to book as far in advance as possible to get the best fares. For information on all routes contact National Rail Enquires.
Tel: 08457 484950
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Road
Glasgow and Edinburgh are served by an excellent motorway network. From both cities it is a pleasant two hour drive north to Blair Atholl.

Unsecure parking is available at the start and end of the walk.

A return taxi from Kinloch Rannoch to Blair Atholl will cost about £40.

For directions and journey planner visit Multimap.com.
Web:www.multimap.co.uk

By Coach
Services from UK destinations are operated by National Express.
Web:www.nationalexpress.com

Services from Scottish destinations to Blair Atholl are operated by Scottish Citylink. Web:www.citylink.co.uk

Journey Planning
The single most useful resource for planning your journey in Scotland or the UK using public transport is Traveline Scotland. You simply enter your starting point and destination and all the options are presented to you.

Tel:0870 608 2 608
Web: www.travelinescotland.com

Private transfers: We are more than happy to organise private transfers and airport pickups and drop-offs at very reasonable prices. This often works out as a very cost effective option for small groups. Please contact us with your requirements for a quote.

Getting from Kinloch Rannoch:
Despite its remoteness Kinloch Rannoch is well served by public transport. Broons Buses and Taxis run to Rannoch Station (Trains to Glasgow and Fort William/Mallaig) and Pitlochry (Trains/buses to Inverness/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Blair Atholl).

By Private Transfer
We can arrange a private transfer to Blair Atholl or Pitlochry where you can connect with public transport or alternatively all the way back to Glasgow or Edinburgh. .

By Rail
Pitlochry has a station and trains run regularly both north and south.

Enquires.
Tel: 08457 484950
Web: www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Coach
Services from Pitlochry to Glasgow/Edinburgh and Inverness are operated by Scottish Citylink and run several times daily.

Web:www.citylink.co.uk

Sustainable Tourism
Travel does have a hidden cost. Air Travel produces an inordinate amount of Carbon Dioxide emmisions which contribute to climate change. Help to minimise the impact of your journey by offsetting your carbon emmisions. Visit The Carbon Neutral Company for further details. Web: www.carbonneutral.com