How to travel from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 65km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 42min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

First ScotRail Service

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Halbeath Park & Ride and then to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration42min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Thistle Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

  • Duration42min
  • Distance65km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

There are several options for getting from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 42min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is around 65km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 50km (31 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 42min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take a taxi which takes around 42min and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh Gateway. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

First ScotRail Service run train services between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Halbeath Park & Ride. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Buses run every 3 hours and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Perth is to take a taxi which will take 42min and cost around £95 ($110).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The distance is around 65km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 42min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Transport options from Perth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£20($24)
hourly84km (52 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
£14($17)
every 3 hours78km (48 miles)
Taxi
42min
£95($110)
on demand65km (40 miles)
Drive
42min
£8($9)
on demand65km (40 miles)

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