How to travel from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth is around 110km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PerthGlasgow Airport (GLA) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Perth.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

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Bus

Take the bus to Perth South Street.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Fishers Tours of Dundee

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth

There are several options for getting from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).

The distance between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Central, St Enoch SPT Subway Station and Buchanan Street SPT Subway Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braehead Shopping Centre Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Fishers Tours of Dundee, McGills Bus Service, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Perth from Glasgow Airport (GLA) is to drive which will take 1h 15m and cost around £13 ($15).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Perth. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth. The distance is around 110km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £21 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Perth

Transport options from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£21($25)
hourly112km (70 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 10m
£14($17)
twice a week113km (70 miles)
Bus via Glasgow, Bath Street2h 50m
£16($19)
every 3 hours111km (69 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
£13($15)
on demand110km (68 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