The distance between Aberdeen and Perth is around 138km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Perth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Perth.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Perth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Aberdeen and Perth is around 138km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 117km (73 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Aberdeen and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Perth is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Perth. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aberdeen and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Aberdeen and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Perth. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Perth with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 5m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Perth. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 1h 30m.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Perth. The distance is around 138km (86 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 30m | £24($28) | hourly | 145km (90 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 5m | £14($17) | every 2 hours | 141km (88 miles) |
Bus via Dundee | 2h 40m | £21($25) | every 2 hours | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £16($19) | on demand | 138km (86 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.