4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Perth
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Perth will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 23 trains that leave Edinburgh for Perth on Wed, Jul 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W83032 · C145915:18 AM1h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:55 AMPerth station (PTH)$171One-way1 transfer- W83042 · L876005:33 AM1h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:21 AMPerth station (PTH)$171One-way1 transfer
- L8767910:38 AM1h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:08 PMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
- L8769212:36 PM1h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:10 PMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
- W83182 · L8691312:04 PM1h31Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:35 PMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way1 transfer
- L872741:32 PM1h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:46 PMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
- L8727110:33 AM1h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:48 AMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
- C146788:38 AM1h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:01 AMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
- L876689:39 AM1h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:06 AMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
- L8768211:35 AM1h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:03 PMPerth station (PTH)$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Perth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$26 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Perth:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Perth costing on average $26 (€22).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Perth trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W83163 · C14596 | On time 9:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h30 | 10:37 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87668 | On time 9:39 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 11:06 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83158 · C14598 | On time 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 11:37 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
| W83032 · C14591 | 5:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h37 | 6:55 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W83042 · L87600 | 5:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h48 | 7:21 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87648 | 6:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h29 | 8:05 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83222 · L86902 | 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h35 | 8:38 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87656 | 7:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h33 | 9:07 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83103 · L87609 | 7:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h37 | 9:12 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W83110 · L86907 | 8:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h41 | 9:46 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87664 | 8:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h35 | 10:11 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14678 | 8:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 10:01 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Perth
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Perth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Perth trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh and Perth from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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