How to travel from Bristol to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Bristol and Perth is around 606km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bristol to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Bristol if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£110($130)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Birmingham New Street
Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Perth.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£200($235)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Perth.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£47($56)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bristol to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Bristol and Perth is around 606km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 552km (343 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Bristol and Perth by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Perth. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.
CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Bristol and Perth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 60m, 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 Bristol and Perth. It typically takes around 8h 5m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 5m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Bristol and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Bristol and Perth. The distance is around 673km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3hrs | £110($130) | hourly | 606km (376 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 3h 10m | £90($110) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
| Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), Train | 3h 40m | £305($360) | hourly | 816km (507 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 4h 10m | £245($290) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 4h 20m | £300($355) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 40m | £250($295) | hourly | 786km (488 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street + 1 similar | 6h 45m | £200($235) | every 4 hours | 702km (436 miles) |
| Train | 7h 60m | £220($260) | every 3 hours | 785km (488 miles) |
Bus | 8h 5m | £47($56) | twice a week | 750km (466 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | £77($90) | on demand | 673km (418 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bristol and Perth
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
East Coast Buses
Scottish Citylink
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