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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain train Perth - Edinburgh
    39 min
    £11–22

  2. Drive 23.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Perth to Thorntoncar car 23.5 mi
    34 min
    £6–9

  3. Bus, line 39 bus

    1. Take the bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus X56
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus X59 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 37A / ...
    1h 44m
    £13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Perth to Thorntontaxi taxi 23.5 mi
    34 min
    £50–65

  5. Train, line 39 bus

    1. Take the train from Perth to Kirkcaldytrain train Perth - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Clock Towerbus bus 37A / ...
    1h 12m
    £16–29

  6. Line 65 bus, bus, line 39 bus

    1. Take the bus from Scott Street to West Port Roadbus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from West Port Road to Bus Station Arrival Baybus bus M36
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 37A / ...
    2h 6m

Perth to Thornton by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.5 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Glenrothes with Thornton twice daily. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Street to Station Road via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 1h 44m.

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