How to travel from Edinburgh to Perth

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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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1h 52m

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from Edinburgh to Perth

How to get from Edinburgh to Perth by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Perth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ScotRailY39144
09:36AM1h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:07AMPerth station (PTH)
$341One-way
0 transfers

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ScotRailY39144
09:36AM1h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:07AMPerth station (PTH)
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ScotRailY38779
08:37AM1h24
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:01AMPerth station (PTH)
$341One-way
0 transfers

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ScotRailW73842 · Y38495
10:03AM1h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:37AMPerth station (PTH)
$341One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39140
08:41AM1h30
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:11AMPerth station (PTH)
$341One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailW73846 · Y38494
09:06AM1h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:37AMPerth station (PTH)
$341One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Perth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Perth is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Perth is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Perth take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 18m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Perth is approximately 31 miles (51 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Perth is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Perth:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Perth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Perth by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail, LNER to go to Perth by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Perth:
  • 26 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Perth often also extend their vacation to go to Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee, Ingliston, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Perth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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