How to travel from Nottingham to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Nottingham and Perth is around 529km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield then Edinburgh and then to Perth.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £170($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance529km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Perth

There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Nottingham and Perth is around 529km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 410km (255 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Nottingham and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Perth. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Edinburgh. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Nottingham and Perth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Nottingham and Perth. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Nottingham and Perth. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Nottingham and Perth. The distance is around 529km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £170 ($200).

How do I get from Nottingham to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Perth

Transport options from Nottingham to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£135($160)
hourly592km (368 miles)
Train to Kettering, plane4h 25m
£150($175)
hourly735km (457 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 30m
£120($145)
hourly638km (396 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 40m
£240($285)
hourly790km (491 miles)
Train to Ely, plane5h 10m
£155($185)
every 3 hours788km (490 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane5h 20m
£155($185)
hourly731km (454 miles)
Train
6h 10m
£170($200)
every 2 hours581km (361 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£37($44)
3 times a week544km (338 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£60($71)
on demand529km (329 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