What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street is to bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Edinburgh Princes Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Perth station station and arriving at George Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Edinburgh Princes Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The distance between Perth and Edinburgh Princes Street is 48 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.

How do I travel from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street without a car?

The best way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street without a car is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £7 - £11.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The bus from Perth station to George Street takes 1h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street bus from?

Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Perth station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street train from?

Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

The best way to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street is to bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street bus arrive?

Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street train arrive?

Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street.

How do I get a train ticket from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh Princes Street?

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Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus Ember
1h 32m
£7–11
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 38m
£12–40
Drive 42.8 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Streetcar 42.8 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Edinburgh Princes Streettaxi 42.8 mi
55 min
£270–330
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
1h 32m
£8–17

Perth to Edinburgh Princes Street by bus and foot

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Distance: 47.4 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Edinburgh Princes Street, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Perth station to George Street hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.

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