Perth to Edinburgh train with ScotRail
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Perth to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 28 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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Perth for Edinburgh every day 4 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 28 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 40 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.
C71428
L91067 · L94298L90675C08314L91064 · L94294C71428C08314L90675L91064 · L94294L90684
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 £4. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg.
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£18 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 1m average duration 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m average duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Perth to Edinburgh train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C08314 | On time 07:55 Perth station (PTH) | 1h20 | 09:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L90675 | On time 08:17 Perth station (PTH) | 1h30 | 09:47 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C71428 | On time 08:59 Perth station (PTH) | 1h16 | 10:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L90684 | On time 09:14 Perth station (PTH) | 1h40 | 10:54 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L91064 · L94294 | On time 09:21 Perth station (PTH) | 1h35 | 10:56 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| L91067 · L94298 | On time 09:45 Perth station (PTH) | 1h42 | 11:27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Perth to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Train providers 2 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 05:16 |
Last train 22:18 |
Train companies: ScotRail and East Coast trains Perth to Edinburgh
Find the best trains from Perth to Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners ScotRail and East Coast from £11. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Perth to Edinburgh train information with ScotRail:
- Average Duration: 1 h 9 min
- Cheapest Price: £11
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
Passengers board the train most frequently from Perth, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Perth and Edinburgh
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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