What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Alford?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Alford is to bus which costs £13 - £18 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Alford?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Alford is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Alford?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Alford. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Kingsford Road via Seagate Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Alford?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Alford. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Inverurie via Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Perth to Alford?

The distance between Perth and Alford is 120 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to Alford without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Alford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 57m and costs £30 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Alford?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Perth to Alford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Alford bus from?

Perth to Alford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Alford train from?

Perth to Alford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Alford?

The best way to get from Perth to Alford is to bus via Seagate Bus Station which takes 4h 26m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Perth to Alford bus arrive?

Perth to Alford bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Alford train arrive?

Perth to Alford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Perth to Alford?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Alford is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Perth to Alford.

Where can I stay near Alford?

There are 205+ hotels available in Alford.

Perth to Alford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Alford by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus 218 / ...
3h 57m
£32–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Perth South Street to Aberdeen Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus 218 / ...
5h 16m
£13–17
Bus via Seagate Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Kingsford Roadbus 218 / ...
4h 26m
£15–33
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Alfordcar 86 mi
1h 46m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 2m
£36–78

Perth to Alford by train and bus

68Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.3 mi
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Alford, Scotland?

You can take a bus from South Street to Kingsford Road via Seagate Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 42m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice daily.

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