The distance between Hull and Perth is around 493km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Hull 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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Fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Perth.
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Take the train to York then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth.
There are several options for getting from Hull to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £330 ($390).
The distance between Hull and Perth is around 493km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Hull and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £330 ($390).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in York and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Northern Rail, LNER, CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between Hull and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Hull and Perth. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hull to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Hull and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Humberside (HUY) to Aberdeen (ABZ) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Perth. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £63 ($74).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £330($390) | hourly | 608km (378 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £155($185) | hourly | 716km (445 miles) |
Train to Sheffield, plane | 5h 35m | £150($180) | hourly | 762km (473 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | £63($74) | hourly | 493km (307 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | £35($41) | twice a week | 521km (323 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £87($105) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
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First ScotRail Service
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Stagecoach East Scotland
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.