There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus Ember
58 min£7–10Train
- Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
2h 13m£32–54Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Perth41.1 mi
46 minDrive 41.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perthcar 41.1 mi
46 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perthtaxi 41.1 mi
46 min£85–110Line 747 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus 747
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
2h 8m£11–16
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth is to bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Perth station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Perth via Edinburgh Gateway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Perth is 39 miles. The road distance is 41.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth without a car is to bus which takes 58 min and costs £7 - £10.
The bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station takes 58 min including transfers and departs every four hours.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Gateway station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth is to bus which takes 58 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 19m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Gateway to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Terminal to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Park & Ride to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth is 41 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Perth.
There are 581+ hotels available in Perth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Perth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.