The distance between Edinburgh and Perth is around 69km (43 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Edinburgh 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
+ 1 othersTake the bus to Perth Bus Station.
Scottish Citylink
+ 2 othersTake a taxi to Perth.
Persevere Cabs
+ 4 othersThere are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Perth by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Edinburgh and Perth is around 69km (43 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 52km (32 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Edinburgh and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Perth is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Perth. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Edinburgh and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Edinburgh and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Edinburgh and Perth. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Perth with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 25m.
Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Perth. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 1h 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 Edinburgh and Perth. The distance is around 69km (43 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 20m | £17($20) | hourly | 90km (56 miles) |
Bus | 1h 25m | £14($17) | hourly | 78km (48 miles) |
Taxi | 50min | £135($160) | on demand | 69km (43 miles) |
Drive | 50min | £8($10) | on demand | 69km (43 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach East Scotland
First ScotRail Service
LNER
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.