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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 an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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$16 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dundee to Perth
Compare the available ways to get from Dundee to Perth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Perth:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Perth costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
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.
FlixBus5:55 PM0h30Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)6:25 PMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:55 PM0h30Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)6:25 PMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
L8706910:14 AM0h19Dundee station (DEE)10:33 AMPerth station (PTH)$171One-way0 transfers
Other options
L880328:50 AM0h20Dundee station (DEE)9:10 AMPerth station (PTH)$171One-way0 transfers
L880369:59 AM0h20Dundee station (DEE)10:19 AMPerth station (PTH)$171One-way0 transfers
C146618:40 AM0h21Dundee station (DEE)9:01 AMPerth station (PTH)$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM0h30Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)8:55 PMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 AM0h30Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)7:35 AMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 PM0h30Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre)7:25 PMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Perth:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Perth costing on average $16.
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 23 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 FlixBus to go to Perth by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Perth by train.
- 23 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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