How to travel from Edinburgh to Perth
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4.6Travel Information from Edinburgh to Perth
 Distance | 32 miles (51 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $6 - $9 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 2 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 2 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or ScotRail |
Travel 32 miles (51 km) by bus or train to Perth from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or ScotRail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Edinburgh to Perth.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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You can travel by travel from Edinburgh to Perth with FlixBus and ScotRail. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Perth
There are 2 travel options from Edinburgh to Perth: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Perth is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Perth:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $9 (€8).
The fastest way from Edinburgh to Perth is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 2 min.
There are alternative travel options to Perth that take longer:
Train takes 1 h 14 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 32 miles (51 km) between Edinburgh and Perth.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Perth is:
- 41 buses a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Perth as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Perth:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Perth, Broxden Park and Ride.
- Most travelers catch their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Perth.
The following travel companies offer services from Edinburgh to Perth:
- Travel with Megabus or FlixBus for buses to Perth. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Edinburgh to Perth tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Travel with ScotRail or LNER to go to Perth by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find LNER Edinburgh to Perth tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Perth with the following travel companies:
- 38 direct buses per day with Megabus or FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Perth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Edinburgh to Perth.
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