The cheapest and fastest trains from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 6 trains that leave Perth station (PTH) for Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) 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 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
Y38534_Y38535+
C75064+
W72753
W73933 · Y40676
Y40715
Y39559 · W73937 · Y40732
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Y40715
Y38531 · W73041
Y39559 · W73937 · Y40732
W73933 · Y40676Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 51 km
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1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) train times
The table below shows live departures for Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y39112 | On time 07:16 Perth station (PTH) | 1h23 | 08:39 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y39565 · W73774 · Y40797 | On time 07:53 Perth station (PTH) | 1h36 | 09:29 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
Y39117 | On time 08:09 Perth station (PTH) | 1h30 | 09:39 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y39503 · W73791 · Y39028 | On time 08:14 Perth station (PTH) | 1h55 | 10:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
Trains from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:16, the last at 11:40. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 14m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 14m |
First train 04:16 |
Last train 11:40 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Perth station (PTH) and Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth station (PTH) to Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) 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 Gateway (EGY), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Perth station (PTH) and Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- 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: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station

