4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Perth to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perth to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perth to Edinburgh will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 6 trains that leave Perth for Edinburgh 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 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Perth to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Perth to Edinburgh 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 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 51 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Perth to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Perth to Edinburgh trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y66629 | On time 18:14 Perth station (PTH) | 1h29 | 19:43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y67004 · Y70015 | On time 18:20 Perth station (PTH) | 1h35 | 19:55 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Y66969 · Y70032 | On time 18:34 Perth station (PTH) | 1h54 | 20:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Y66633 | On time 19:13 Perth station (PTH) | 1h32 | 20:45 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y66970 · Y70204 | On time 19:18 Perth station (PTH) | 1h32 | 20:50 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Y66972 · Y70207 | On time 19:46 Perth station (PTH) | 1h42 | 21:28 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 04:16 Perth | 2h07 | 06:23 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perth to Edinburgh
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Trains from Perth to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:16, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Perth to Edinburgh trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Perth and Edinburgh 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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Trains from Perth to Edinburgh
Scotrail and Virgin Trains East Coast provide direct trains from Perth to Edinburgh. There is a frequent daytime service with departures roughly every half hour. The first train from Perth leaves just after 5:00 a.m. with the final departure around 10:45 p.m. Journey times range from an hour and 20 minutes to an hour and 45 minutes. Indirect services, with slightly longer journey times, require a change at Stirling.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Perth to Edinburgh?
Departure Station: Perth The city's station is located on the south-western side of Perth, about ten minutes on foot from the centre. Nearby bus stops on King's Place and Leonard Street serve routes around Perth. Taxis are available from the station concourse and adjacent to platform 3.
Arrival Station: Edinburgh Waverley Waverley station is located in the city centre, with nearby bus and tram stops on Princes Street and Waverley Bridge providing connections around Edinburgh. Night buses and airport shuttles stop on the bridge. There is a taxi rank within the station.
FAQs: Perth to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Perth and Edinburgh
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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
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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 on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 layby in front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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