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How to get fromLondon to Perthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    6h 6m
    £153–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukxn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M92
    10h 38m
    £50–190

  3. Drive 416.3 mi

    1. Drive from London to Perthcar car 416.3 mi
    7h 44m
    £101–146

  4. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    4h 34m
    £107–378

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Perthtrain train London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    6h 9m
    £140–230

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Perth stationbus bus Ember
    7h 56m
    £152–249

  7. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 37m
    £89–283

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 27m
    £73–272

  9. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 59m
    £50–143

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 56m
    £61–160

  11. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    4h 50m
    £50–164

London to Perth by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 446 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to South Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 10h 38m.

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