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.
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 Perth → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Durham (MME) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Perth.
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle Coach Station then take the train to Perth.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 20m | £300($355) | hourly | 494km (307 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | £95($110) | hourly | 331km (206 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5hrs | £42($50) | twice a week | 368km (229 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £46($55) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
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The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.