How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 PerthNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Perth.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 55m.

LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink, National Express and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Perth

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£30($35)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Train via Edinburgh2h 55m
£35($42)
hourly288km (179 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
£29($34)
once daily271km (168 miles)
Bus via Edinburgh4h 15m
£18($21)
once daily245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£28($33)
on demand245km (152 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