Edinburgh to Perth bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Perth

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

1 h

Average duration

1 h 6 m

Buses per day

Distance

51 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Perth will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.

Fast coaches

Of the 5 buses that leave Edinburgh for Perth every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .

The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

07:451h20

Edinburgh

09:05Perth

£61One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

20:351h25

Edinburgh

22:00Perth

£71One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

15:151h35

Edinburgh

16:50Perth

£71One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

19:301h15

Edinburgh

20:45Perth

£71One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

22:351h24

Edinburgh

23:59Perth

£71One-way

0 changes

Edinburgh to Perth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	05:10 Edinburgh	2h50	08:00 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	05:55 Edinburgh	2h55	08:50 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	06:35 Edinburgh	1h25	08:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	07:10 Edinburgh	1h28	08:38 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	07:10 Edinburgh	2h06	09:16 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	07:10 Edinburgh	1h14	08:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	07:21 Edinburgh	2h03	09:24 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	07:45 Edinburgh	1h20	09:05 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	08:02 Edinburgh	2h22	10:24 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	08:10 Edinburgh	1h14	09:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	08:10 Edinburgh	2h01	10:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	08:30 Edinburgh	2h45	11:15 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	09:10 Edinburgh	1h25	10:35 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:10 Edinburgh	1h14	10:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:10 Edinburgh	2h01	11:11 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:15 Edinburgh	1h35	10:50 Perth	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	09:15 Edinburgh	1h15	10:30 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	09:45 Edinburgh	1h34	11:19 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:10 Edinburgh	2h01	12:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	10:10 Edinburgh	1h14	11:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:19 Edinburgh	1h00	11:19 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:25 Edinburgh	2h50	13:15 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh	1h25	12:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:10 Edinburgh	2h01	13:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	11:10 Edinburgh	1h25	12:35 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:10 Edinburgh	1h14	12:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	11:28 Edinburgh	1h56	13:24 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	11:55 Edinburgh	2h50	14:45 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	12:10 Edinburgh	1h14	13:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	12:10 Edinburgh	2h01	14:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	12:25 Edinburgh	2h50	15:15 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	12:35 Edinburgh	1h25	14:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	13:10 Edinburgh	1h25	14:35 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	13:10 Edinburgh	2h01	15:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	13:10 Edinburgh	1h14	14:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	13:15 Edinburgh	1h15	14:30 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	13:25 Edinburgh	2h50	16:15 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	13:55 Edinburgh	2h50	16:45 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	14:10 Edinburgh	2h01	16:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	14:10 Edinburgh	1h14	15:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	14:25 Edinburgh	2h55	17:20 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	14:32 Edinburgh	2h58	17:30 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	14:35 Edinburgh	1h25	16:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	14:55 Edinburgh	2h55	17:50 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	15:10 Edinburgh	1h14	16:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	15:10 Edinburgh	1h25	16:35 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	15:10 Edinburgh	2h03	17:13 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:15 Edinburgh	1h35	16:50 Perth	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	15:15 Edinburgh	1h15	16:30 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	15:25 Edinburgh	2h55	18:20 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	16:10 Edinburgh	1h20	17:30 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	16:10 Edinburgh	2h03	18:13 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	16:35 Edinburgh	1h25	18:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	16:45 Edinburgh	1h38	18:23 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	17:10 Edinburgh	2h11	19:21 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	17:10 Edinburgh	1h20	18:30 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	17:10 Edinburgh	1h31	18:41 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	17:21 Edinburgh	1h02	18:23 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	17:55 Edinburgh	3h10	21:05 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	18:10 Edinburgh	2h01	20:11 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	18:10 Edinburgh	1h18	19:28 Perth	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	18:35 Edinburgh	1h25	20:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	19:10 Edinburgh	1h14	20:24 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	19:10 Edinburgh	1h25	20:35 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	19:28 Edinburgh	2h37	22:05 Perth	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	19:30 Edinburgh	1h15	20:45 Perth	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	20:35 Edinburgh	1h25	22:00 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	20:39 Edinburgh	2h26	23:05 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	20:55 Edinburgh	1h20	22:15 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	20:55 Edinburgh	1h10	22:05 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	20:55 Edinburgh	3h10	00:05 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	21:55 Edinburgh	3h10	01:05 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	21:55 Edinburgh	1h10	23:05 Perth	0 changesDirect
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	22:35 Edinburgh	1h24	23:59 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	22:55 Edinburgh	1h20	00:15 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	22:55 Edinburgh	1h10	00:05 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	22:55 Edinburgh	3h10	02:05 Perth	1 change
MegabusMegabus	23:25 Edinburgh	1h10	00:35 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	23:55 Edinburgh	1h10	01:05 Perth	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	23:55 Edinburgh	1h20	01:15 Perth	0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Perth

Buses from Edinburgh to Perth run on average 41 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

51 km

Average bus duration

1h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

£4

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

1h 2m

First bus

02:15

Last bus

23:55

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus and FlixBus Edinburgh to Perth

Find the best coaches from Edinburgh to Perth with Omio's travel partners Megabus and FlixBus from £2. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Perth coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £2

FAQs: Edinburgh to Perth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Perth with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Perth.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Perth can start from as little as £4 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Perth is £7; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Perth from Edinburgh is on average 1 h 10 min for the 32 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Edinburgh to Perth by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Perth leaves at 00: 55. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Perth leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 35 direct coaches a day from Edinburgh to Perth with Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Edinburgh to Perth coach with Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip from Edinburgh to Perth as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Edinburgh, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Edinburgh, Bus Station and Ingliston, Edinburgh Airport - Terminal Forecourt (Stop F). When arriving in Perth, you can end your trip in coach stations like Perth, Broxden Park and Ride, Perth, Bus Station and Perth, Leonard Street (Oasis Church Perth).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Perth, Broxden Park and Ride, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Perth from Edinburgh is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Edinburgh to Perth is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Perth from Edinburgh including taking a coach or train.