How to travel from Gloucester to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Perth is around 584km (363 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gloucester to Perth by train, 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 → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Preston then Haymarket and then to Perth.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Perth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Gloucester and Perth is around 584km (363 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Gloucester and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Perth. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, Preston and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Gloucester and Perth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Gloucester and Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Gloucester and Perth. The distance is around 619km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £185 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 50m | £125($150) | hourly | 668km (415 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 3h 55m | £110($130) | hourly | 700km (435 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 3h 60m | £130($155) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 630km (391 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, plane | 4h 20m | £270($320) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 20m | £235($280) | hourly | 782km (486 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 4h 50m | £280($335) | every 3 hours | 849km (528 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £185($215) | every 4 hours | 641km (398 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 25m | £220($265) | every 2 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | £70($83) | on demand | 619km (385 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gloucester and Perth
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth