How to travel from Salisbury to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Perth is around 690km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Salisbury 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 to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Clapham Junction then Edinburgh and then to Perth.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then West End Shandwick Place and then to Perth Canal Street.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance729km (453 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Perth

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($305).

The distance between Salisbury and Perth is around 690km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Salisbury and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £255 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Perth. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

South Western Railway, LNER, First ScotRail Service, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Salisbury and Perth. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bond St, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and West End Shandwick Place. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

National Express, Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Salisbury and Perth. Buses run twice a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Salisbury and Perth. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Perth

Transport options from Salisbury to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane + 5 similar
3h 40m
£255($305)
hourly744km (462 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£235($280)
hourly701km (436 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 10m
£130($155)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane4h 15m
£115($135)
hourly722km (449 miles)
Train to Woking, plane4h 30m
£225($270)
hourly741km (460 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, plane4h 45m
£175($210)
hourly823km (512 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
£125($145)
hourly855km (531 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads9h 15m
£230($275)
every 2 hours869km (540 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
£52($61)
twice a week833km (518 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth15h 25m
£33($39)
once daily862km (535 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
£125($150)
on demand729km (453 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