There are 4 ways to get from Thornton to Perth by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth
38 min£11–22Drive 23.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thornton to Perthcar 23.6 mi
33 min£6–9Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
1h 58m£13–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thornton to Perthtaxi 23.6 mi
33 min£50–65
Thornton to Perth by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thornton to Perth is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Thornton to Perth is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Thornton to Perth. However, there are services departing from The Clock Tower and arriving at Canal Street via Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Perth. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Thornton and Perth is 27 miles. The road distance is 23.7 miles.
The best way to get from Thornton to Perth without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £11 - £22.
The train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Perth takes 38 min including transfers and departs three times a week.
Thornton to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Thornton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.
The best way to get from Thornton to Perth is to train which takes 38 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between Thornton, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Perth 3 times a week. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Canal Street via Bus Station, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 1h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Park & Ride to Canal Street
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
Eco Friendly Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 363 636
Glenrothes Taxi Centre
- Phone
- +44 1592 743 743
Glenrothes Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 751 111
- Website
- glenrothestowncabs.co.uk
Markinch Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 756 550
- Website
- markinchcabs.co.uk
United Radio Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 752 327
- Website
- unitedradiocabs.co.uk
Helen's Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1592 646 400
JJ Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 50 50 50
- Website
- jjtaxiskirkcaldy.co.uk
Kirkcaldy Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1592 654 321
- Website
- kirkcaldycabs.co.uk
Raith Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1592 261 262
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More Questions & Answers
Thornton to Perth bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Park & Ride Arrival Bay station.
Thornton to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thornton to Perth is 24 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Thornton to Perth.
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