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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Airport to Perth
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport to Perth will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 12 trains that leave Edinburgh Airport for Perth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.
C15379 · L876179:441h35Edinburgh Park (EDP)11:19Perth station (PTH)£131One-way1 change- L876648:491h22Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)10:11Perth station (PTH)£131One-way0 changes
- L87555 · W83158 · C145989:521h45Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)11:37Perth station (PTH)£131One-way2 changes
- L876689:501h16Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)11:06Perth station (PTH)£131One-way0 changes
- W83137 · L876148:441h33Edinburgh Park (EDP)10:17Perth station (PTH)£131One-way1 change
- L876689:501h16Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)11:06Perth station (PTH)£131One-way0 changes
- W83137 · C146788:441h17Edinburgh Park (EDP)10:01Perth station (PTH)£251One-way1 change
- L876648:491h22Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)10:11Perth station (PTH)£131One-way0 changes
- W83163 · C145969:151h22Edinburgh Park (EDP)10:37Perth station (PTH)£131One-way1 change
- W68696 · L8727110:231h25Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)11:48Perth station (PTH)£241One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Airport to Perth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Airport to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh Airport to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Airport to Perth trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L87664+ Bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram to Inverkeithing | 8:15 Edinburgh, Airport | 1h56 | 10:11 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| L87633 · C14678 | 8:28 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h33 | 10:01 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| W83137 · C14678 | 8:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h17 | 10:01 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| W83137 · L87614 | 8:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h33 | 10:17 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| L87664 | 8:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h22 | 10:11 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87547 · W83163 · C14596 | 8:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h45 | 10:37 Perth station (PTH) | 2 changes | |
| W83163 · C14596 | 9:15 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h22 | 10:37 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| C15379 · C14680 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h26 | 11:10 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| C15379 · L87617 | 9:44 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1h35 | 11:19 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
| L87668 | 9:50 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h16 | 11:06 Perth station (PTH) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L87555 · W83158 · C14598 | 9:52 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h45 | 11:37 Perth station (PTH) | 2 changes | |
| W68696 · L87271 | 10:23 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1h25 | 11:48 Perth station (PTH) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Airport to Perth
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Trains from Edinburgh Airport to Perth run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 7:28 |
Last train 21:46 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Scotrail, London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh Airport to Perth trainsScotrail, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Edinburgh Airport and Perth from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Airport to Perth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Airport 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 Edinburgh Airport and Perth
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- Type of shops available: Travelines and PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main station entrance car park
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