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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Perth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Perth. The journey takes about 3 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Perth by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Perth?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Perth start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Perth?
The average train ride duration from Edinburgh to Perth is 1h 32m, covering a distance of 32 miles (52 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 14m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators service the Edinburgh to Perth route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 18 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Edinburgh to Perth?
The earliest train departs from Edinburgh to Perth at 7:03am. And the latest train departs at 11:18pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Perth?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Perth was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Perth, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $16 to $43 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Perth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-12-16.
Usually ScotRail will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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