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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Perth
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $16.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Edinburgh to Perth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Perth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Perth
Travel to Perth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Perth.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Perth:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Perth costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 45 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Perth as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Perth station (PTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Perth, Broxden Park and Ride.
- Travel with ScotRail, LNER to go to Perth by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Perth by bus.
- 26 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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