How to travel from Saint Albans to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Perth is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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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Plane and Train

Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Perth.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Perth Canal Street.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance688km (428 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Perth

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Saint Albans and Perth is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (345 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Saint Albans and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Perth. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Saint Albans and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Saint Albans and Perth. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH, London Finchley Road and Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Megabus UK and Stagecoach East Scotland run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Perth. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Perth. We recommend that you fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Saint Albans and Perth. The distance is around 688km (428 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Perth

Transport options from Saint Albans to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3hrs
£170($205)
hourly649km (403 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train3h 5m
£120($140)
hourly594km (369 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
£210($245)
hourly670km (417 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train3h 40m
£215($255)
hourly675km (420 miles)
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train3h 55m
£230($275)
hourly680km (422 miles)
Train to London St Pancras International LL, plane4h 10m
£120($145)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Train
6h 30m
£89($105)
hourly750km (466 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
£45($53)
6 times a week766km (476 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
£120($140)
on demand688km (428 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