How to travel from Brighton to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Brighton and Perth is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Brighton to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Brighton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train
Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
- Duration12hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£35($41)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Brighton and Perth is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (408 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Brighton and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Perth. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Thameslink, LNER, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Brighton and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Perth. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Brighton and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Perth. We recommend that you fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Perth. The distance is around 816km (507 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train + 6 similar | 3h 40m | £125($150) | hourly | 696km (432 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £110($130) | hourly | 748km (465 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, Fly | 3h 55m | £230($270) | hourly | 715km (444 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £195($230) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
| Train to London Bridge, plane | 4h 20m | £220($265) | hourly | 775km (482 miles) |
| Train to London Victoria, plane | 4h 20m | £180($215) | hourly | 729km (453 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, plane | 4h 50m | £240($285) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | £110($130) | hourly | 804km (500 miles) |
| Train via London St Pancras International LL | 10hrs | £79($95) | 6 times a week | 839km (521 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | £35($41) | once daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | £95($110) | on demand | 816km (507 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Perth
Train operators
Thameslink
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth