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.
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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Take the train to Perth.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Perth Canal Street.
Fishers Tours of Dundee
+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Perth.
Tele Taxis
+ 3 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 24min | £6($7) | hourly | 33km (20 miles) |
Bus | 34min | £7($8) | hourly | 35km (22 miles) |
Taxi | 25min | £51($60) | on demand | 36km (22 miles) |
Drive | 25min | £4($5) | on demand | 36km (22 miles) |
Fishers Tours of Dundee
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.