How to travel from Peterborough to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Perth is around 593km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Peterborough to Perth by train, 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 to London Kings Cross, plane

Take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train via Edinburgh

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Perth.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £65($77)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance593km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Perth

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Perth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £59 ($70) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($250).

The distance between Peterborough and Perth is around 593km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Peterborough and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £215 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £59 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Perth. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Peterborough and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 5h 50m.

LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Peterborough and Perth. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Perth. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) 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 Peterborough and Perth. The distance is around 593km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

How do I get from Peterborough to Perth

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Perth

Transport options from Peterborough to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to London Kings Cross, plane + 5 similar
4hrs
£215($250)
hourly763km (474 miles)
Train to Stevenage, plane4h 5m
£180($210)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Train to Stevenage, plane4h 5m
£125($150)
hourly680km (423 miles)
Train to Stansted Airport, plane4h 10m
£140($165)
every 3 hours705km (438 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£140($165)
every 3 hours765km (475 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane4h 45m
£140($170)
hourly648km (403 miles)
Train via Edinburgh + 1 similar
5h 25m
£65($77)
hourly596km (370 miles)
Train5h 50m
£59($70)
twice a week596km (370 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£105($120)
on demand593km (369 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