How to travel from Oxford to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Oxford and Perth is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Oxford 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.
👋 Also check out Perth → Oxford if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Perth.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station then Edinburgh and then to Perth.
- Duration11h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£40($47)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oxford to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 11h 40m. 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 £130 ($155).
The distance between Oxford and Perth is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (333 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Oxford and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Perth. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wolverhampton and Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Oxford and Perth. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Oxford and Perth. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Central Bus Station and Edinburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.
Oxford Bus Company, National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Oxford and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Oxford and Perth. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £195 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3h 50m | £130($155) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham International, plane | 3h 60m | £115($140) | hourly | 634km (394 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4hrs | £210($245) | hourly | 742km (461 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4hrs | £200($235) | hourly | 747km (464 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 4h 5m | £260($310) | every 3 hours | 768km (477 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 30m | £155($180) | hourly | 735km (457 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane | 4h 35m | £180($215) | hourly | 789km (490 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £195($230) | every 4 hours | 672km (417 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 7h 40m | £230($275) | every 2 hours | 754km (469 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | £40($47) | once daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | £75($89) | on demand | 660km (410 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oxford and Perth
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Oxford Bus Company
Scottish Citylink
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