How to travel from Glastonbury to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Perth is around 648km (403 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then Edinburgh and then to Perth.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then West End Shandwick Place and then to Perth Canal Street.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance715km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Perth

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Glastonbury and Perth is around 648km (403 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Glastonbury and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Perth is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Perth. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Great Western Railway, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Glastonbury and Perth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8hrs, 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 Glastonbury and Perth. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and West End Shandwick Place. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

First Bristol, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses, Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Perth. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 4h 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 Glastonbury and Perth. The distance is around 715km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Perth

Transport options from Glastonbury to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar
4h 20m
£110($130)
twice daily648km (403 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train4h 25m
£90($105)
twice daily680km (423 miles)
Bus to Taunton, Ilminster Road Busway, plane and train4h 50m
£295($350)
every 4 hours759km (472 miles)
Bus to Warminster, Market Place, train and plane5h 15m
£265($315)
once daily825km (513 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 15m
£245($290)
once daily783km (486 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train and plane5h 30m
£255($300)
twice daily715km (444 miles)
Train
8hrs
£165($195)
every 4 hours930km (578 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 40m
£46($54)
twice a week791km (492 miles)
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station14h 45m
£31($37)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
£125($145)
on demand715km (444 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