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How to get fromEdinburgh Waverley to Perthby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    1h 30m
    £16–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    1h 33m
    £7–11

  3. Drive 43.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthcar car 43.2 mi
    56 min
    £11–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtaxi taxi 43.2 mi
    56 min
    £280–340

  5. Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    1h 47m
    £9–18

  6. Bus via Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus X59 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus bus X56
    2h 7m
    £11–17

Edinburgh Waverley to Perth by train

Calendar156Weekly Trains
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from George Street to Perth station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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