How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Perth?

The cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Perth start from £9. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Perth?

The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Perth is 1h 58m, covering a distance of 32 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Perth route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 128 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Perth?

The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Perth at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Perth?

A bus journey from Edinburgh to Perth produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Edinburgh to Perth?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Perth?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Perth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edinburgh to Perth?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Edinburgh to Perth from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	22:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	23:05	Edinburgh Airport	54m	23:59	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	20:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	22:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	22:25	Bus Station	1h 17m	23:42	Perth Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:35	Bus Station	1h 24m	23:59	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	09:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	10:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:45	Bus Station	1h 20m	09:05	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	09:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	10:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:45	Bus Station	1h 20m	09:05	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	09:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	10:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:45	Bus Station	1h 20m	09:05	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	1h 20m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	1h 20m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	1h 20m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Perth on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:05	Edinburgh Airport	55m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	07:40	Edinburgh Airport	50m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	1h 25m	08:00	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags
Bus	04:45	N St David St	3h 15m	08:00	Broxden Park and Ride	No tags
Bus	07:10	Bus Station	1h 20m	08:30	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Perth

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Perth. The journey takes about 1 hour 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

128bus per day

1h 58mAverage duration

32 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £27	Average duration1h 58m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £34	Average duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Perth?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Perth

A
Perth Bus Station
57 Leonard Street, Perth, PH2, United Kingdom
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B
Perth Bus Stop Leonard St Opp Train Station
131 South St, Perth, Perth and Kinross PH2 8PA, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11470 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £9

Flixbus Edinburgh Perth recent customer reviews

The bus did not arrive at all, we had to arrange different transport last minute! Very disappointing!

Anetta S.

8 August 2025

Very friendly staff and had a very comfortable journey

Eileen M.

29 December 2024

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4277 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £10

Megabus Edinburgh Perth recent customer reviews

I missed my buses and connections because the bus stop indications at the start were incorrect. I had to replan my whole journey and day with the more than one hour delay.

Sarah D.

23 March 2025

Easy to understand how to get tickets,fast service

Sintija Z.

4 August 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Edinburgh to Perth

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Edinburgh to Perth?
The cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Perth start from £9. The average price for this route is around £13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Edinburgh to Perth?
The average bus journey time from Edinburgh to Perth is 1h 58m, covering a distance of 32 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Edinburgh to Perth route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 128 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Edinburgh to Perth?
The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh to Perth at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Edinburgh to Perth?
A bus journey from Edinburgh to Perth produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4274 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Perth?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£6

27/11

£6

Today

£6

29/11

£6

30/11

£6

01/12

£6

02/12

£6

03/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Perth was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Perth as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £27 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Perth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-30.