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Compare bus and train for Perth to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$12 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price |
2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Perth to Aberdeen
Compare the available ways to get from Perth to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Aberdeen:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Aberdeen costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
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How to get from Perth to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Perth to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:35 PM 2h00 Perth 2:35 PM Aberdeen $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:35 PM 2h00 Perth 2:35 PM Aberdeen $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:35 PM 2h00 Perth 2:35 PM Aberdeen $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:35 AM 2h00 Perth 1:35 PM Aberdeen $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Aberdeen:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Aberdeen costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perth and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Perth station (PTH) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Buses mostly depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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