How to travel from Dundee to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Dundee and Perth is around 33km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 24min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dundee to Perth by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Perth.

  • Duration24min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Perth Canal Street.

  • Duration34min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Fishers Tours of Dundee

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Perth.

  • Duration25min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
Operated by

Tele Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration25min
  • Distance36km (22 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dundee and Perth

There are several options for getting from Dundee to Perth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 24min.

The distance between Dundee and Perth is around 33km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 29km (18 miles)

It takes around 24min to get from Dundee and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 25min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dundee to Perth is to take the train which takes around 24min and will set you back approx £6 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Dundee and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dundee and Perth. It typically takes around 24min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dundee and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 24min.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Dundee and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 24min, 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 Dundee and Perth. It typically takes around 34min and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dundee and Perth with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 34min.

Fishers Tours of Dundee run regular bus services between Dundee and Perth. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 34min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dundee to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 24min.

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 Dundee and Perth. The distance is around 36km (22 miles) by road and it will take around 25min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dundee to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 24min and will usually cost around £6 ($7).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dundee and Perth

Transport options from Dundee to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
24min
£6($7)
hourly33km (20 miles)
Bus
34min
£7($8)
hourly35km (22 miles)
Taxi
25min
£51($60)
on demand36km (22 miles)
Drive
25min
£4($5)
on demand36km (22 miles)

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Airports near Perth

The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Perth
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Perth
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Perth