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Compare bus and train for Dundee to Perth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$16 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Dundee to Perth:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Perth costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Dundee to Perth
How to get from Dundee to Perth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dundee to Perth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 PM0h35Dundee9:10 PMPerth$51One-way0 transfers
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8:35 PM0h35Dundee9:10 PMPerth$51One-way0 transfers
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8:35 PM0h35Dundee9:10 PMPerth$51One-way0 transfers
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5:25 PM0h35Dundee6:00 PMPerth$51One-way0 transfers
9:35 PM0h35Dundee10:10 PMPerth$61One-way0 transfers
4:25 PM0h35Dundee5:00 PMPerth$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Perth:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Perth costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
- Around 44 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Perth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Perth station (PTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Perth, Broxden Park and Ride.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Perth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Perth by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
- 42 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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