There are 11 ways to get from Perth to Canterbury by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 38m£183–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
12h 54m£56–117Drive 471 mi
- Drive from Perth to Canterburycar 471 mi
8h 21m£116–167Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 9m£114–368Train
- Take the train from Perth to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
10h 4m£185–308Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 27m£113–361Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 28m£83–233Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 37m£64–202Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 50m£131–450Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 54m£92–228Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 17m£100–260
Perth to Canterbury by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Canterbury is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Canterbury is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs £110 - £370.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Canterbury West via Edinburgh Waverley and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Perth and Canterbury is 519 miles. The road distance is 473.8 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Canterbury without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 38m and costs £180 - £310.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Perth to Canterbury, including transfers.
Perth to Canterbury bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Perth to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Canterbury is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 38m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 12h 54m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Canterbury, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Canterbury West via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria in around 12h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–17
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Canterbury bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Perth to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Canterbury is 474 miles. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Perth to Canterbury.
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