The distance between Sunderland and Perth is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Sunderland to Perth by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Sunderland if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Perth.
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Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Perth.
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There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Perth by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Sunderland and Perth is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Sunderland and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Perth is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Perth. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle and Edinburgh. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Greater Anglia, First ScotRail Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Sunderland and Perth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Sunderland and Perth. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Edinburgh Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Sunderland and Perth. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Perth. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Sunderland and Perth. The distance is around 270km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £38($45) | hourly | 307km (191 miles) |
Train to Perth | 3h 50m | £46($55) | twice a week | 328km (204 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | £22($26) | twice daily | 268km (167 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £47($56) | on demand | 270km (168 miles) |
Greater Anglia
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.