How to travel from Newport to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Newport and Perth is around 630km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Newport 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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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 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Perth.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance683km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Perth

There are several options for getting from Newport to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £56 ($66) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).

The distance between Newport and Perth is around 630km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Newport and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newport to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £56 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newport and Perth. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newport to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Newport and Perth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 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 Newport and Perth. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and West End Shandwick Place. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Newport and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport 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 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 Newport and Perth. The distance is around 683km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around £190 ($220).

How do I get from Newport to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Perth

Transport options from Newport to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 35m
£120($145)
hourly648km (403 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
£245($285)
hourly630km (392 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane3h 40m
£105($120)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 30m
£355($425)
hourly839km (521 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 45m
£140($170)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
£190($220)
every 2 hours677km (421 miles)
Train via Edinburgh8h 20m
£220($260)
every 2 hours811km (504 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
£56($66)
twice a week795km (494 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
£120($140)
on demand683km (425 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