The distance between Stoke on Trent and Perth is around 474km (295 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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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Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Manchester then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent 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 8hrs. 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 £120 ($145).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Perth is around 474km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Stoke on Trent and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Perth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £120 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Stoke on Trent and Perth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Perth. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stoke on Trent and Perth. The distance is around 474km (295 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | £120($145) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 4h 5m | £105($125) | hourly | 659km (409 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 10m | £110($130) | hourly | 617km (384 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane | 4h 25m | £250($295) | hourly | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane | 5h 10m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 4h 55m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 498km (309 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 15m | £60($71) | every 3 hours | 503km (312 miles) |
Train to Perth | 6h 15m | £50($59) | once daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £33($39) | once daily | 529km (329 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | £82($95) | on demand | 474km (295 miles) |
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The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.