How to travel from Perth to Glasgow

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Compare bus and train for Perth to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Perth to Glasgow 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 train which can get you there in 1h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 48 miles (78 km)

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€7

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€20

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1h 52m

Average total duration

1h 22m

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1h 6m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Perth to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
06:40PM1h05
Perth
07:45PMGlasgow
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:40PM1h05
Perth
07:45PMGlasgow
$81One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
06:40PM1h05
Perth
07:45PMGlasgow
$81One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:10PM1h20
Perth
04:30PMGlasgow
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:40AM1h20
Perth
12:00PMGlasgow
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:35AM1h20
Perth
08:55AMGlasgow
$91One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Perth to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Perth to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Perth and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Perth to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $8 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Glasgow:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Glasgow costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Perth to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Perth to Glasgow is approximately 48 miles (78 km).
The average frequency per day from Perth to Glasgow is:
  • Around 55 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Perth and Glasgow 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 Perth to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Perth station (PTH) and arrive in Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
  • Buses mostly depart from Perth, Broxden Park and Ride and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Perth to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
  • Travel with ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Perth to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 48 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with ScotRail.
Omio customers who travel from Perth to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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