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Compare 2 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Perth
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Perth. The journey takes about 1 hour 25 minutes and with fares starting at just PLN 32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Perth by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 PLN 58. The average price for this train route is around PLN 66. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Perth?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Perth is 1h 33m, covering a distance of 52 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 12m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Perth route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Perth?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Perth departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:18.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Perth?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 03 Jun 2026 with a price of PLN 57To 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 PLN 57 to PLN 157 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 PLN 57, which is on 2026-06-03.
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.
