Bristol to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Perth takes 9h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 27m
Duration: 445 mi
Distance: £190
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Warrington

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Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

8h 25m

£158–263

Bristol to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:31 PM → 8:47 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
2:31 PM → 10:46 PM
8h 15m • 3 changes
4:31 PM → 12:58 AM
Arrives next day
8h 27m • 3 changes
5:31 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
13h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:33 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
10:33 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 44m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:36 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
7:33 AM → 3:22 PM
7h 49m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 4:04 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
9:33 AM → 5:18 PM
7h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Perth via Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 25m.

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