How to travel from York to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between York and Perth is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from York to Perth by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → York if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Perth.
- Duration3h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($55)
LNER
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from York to Perth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between York and Perth is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from York and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from York to Perth is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Perth. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between York and Perth with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.
LNER, CrossCountry and First ScotRail Service run train services between York and Perth. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 55m, 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 York and Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Perth. We recommend that you take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 York and Perth. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween York and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £46($55) | once daily | 437km (271 miles) |
| Train via Edinburgh | 3h 60m | £49($58) | hourly | 416km (258 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £47($56) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between York and Perth
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth