How to travel from Durham to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Perth is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Durham 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 PerthDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Perth.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

LNER

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle Coach Station then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Perth

There are several options for getting from Durham to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Durham and Perth is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (136 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Durham and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Perth is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Perth. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durham and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

LNER, CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between Durham and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Perth. We recommend that you drive to Perth. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Durham and Perth. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Durham to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Perth

Transport options from Durham to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 20m
£300($355)
hourly494km (307 miles)
Train
3h 35m
£95($110)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Bus and Train
5hrs
£42($50)
twice a week368km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£46($55)
on demand269km (167 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