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9:458h06Cardiff17:51Perth£1491One-way0 changes
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Compare coach and train for Cardiff to Perth
The cheapest option from Cardiff to Perth is coach, with an average price of £51. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Perth among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 547 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£212 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest option |
8h 39m Average total duration Fastest option 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cardiff to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Perth trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 9:45 Cardiff | 8h06 | 17:51 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Perth
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Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Cardiff to Perth, including direct trains, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £149 but you can travel from only £49 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 16:16. The fastest train covers the 547 km distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 547 km |
Average train duration 8h 9m |
Lowest ticket price £149 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 4:32 |
Last train 16:16 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
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FAQs: Cardiff to Perth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Perth by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Perth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Perth
Most Cardiff to Perth trains use the Cardiff Central to Perth station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Perth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
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Getting to Perth from Perth city centre
Perth train station facilities and services
Perth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Perth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Perth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Perth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Perth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Perth: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Perth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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