How to travel from Edinburgh to Perth

There are 2 travel options from Edinburgh to Perth: coach or train.

The cheapest way from Edinburgh to Perth is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £10 compared to other travel options to Perth:

A coach journey is usually £1 less than a journey to Perth by train, which costs on average £11 for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Perth from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 8 min.

There are alternative travel options to Perth that can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 1 h 10 min   of travel time.

The Edinburgh to Perth distance is approximately 32 miles (51 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Edinburgh to Perth:

• Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Perth, Bus Station (stance 5).
• Trains most often depart from Edinburgh at Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Perth at Perth.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Perth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Megabus can take you to Perth by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Megabus from Edinburgh to Perth for £10.
• London North Eastern Railway can take you to Perth by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to Perth for £11.

Before travelling from Edinburgh to Perth, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is on average £10 one way for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket for this route is on average £11 one way.

But we recommend booking Edinburgh to Perth tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.