How to travel from Perth to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Middlesbrough is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Perth to Middlesbrough by train, bus 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 and then to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £37($44)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance309km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Perth to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £53 ($63).

The distance between Perth and Middlesbrough is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 245km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Perth and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £53 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Middlesbrough, 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 Perth and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Perth and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Perth and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station and Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Stagecoach East Scotland, Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perth and Middlesbrough. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Perth and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 309km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Perth to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£47($56)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Train via Edinburgh4h 15m
£53($63)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Train via Newcastle5h 15m
£62($73)
once a week383km (238 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£37($44)
once daily332km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£53($63)
on demand309km (192 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough