4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Perth
Cheapest price on Oct 27
€15
Average ticket price on Oct 27
€17
Fastest journey on Oct 27
1 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Oct 27
1 h 29 m
Trains on Oct 27
6
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Perth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Perth will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Tue, Oct 27, we found 6 trains from Edinburgh to Perth, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 27 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Tue, Oct 27 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W83110 · L869078:05 AM1h41Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:46 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way1 transfer- W83158 · C1459810:05 AM1h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:37 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way1 transfer
- L876689:39 AM1h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:06 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way0 transfers
- W83163 · C145969:07 AM1h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:37 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way1 transfer
- L876648:36 AM1h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:11 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way0 transfers
- C146788:38 AM1h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:01 AMPerth station (PTH)€291One-way0 transfers
- L876689:39 AM1h27Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:06 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way0 transfers
- W83163 · C145969:07 AM1h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:37 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way1 transfer
- W83158 · C1459810:05 AM1h32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:37 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way1 transfer
- L876648:36 AM1h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:11 AMPerth station (PTH)€151One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Perth
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Trains from Edinburgh to Perth run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:27, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 4:27 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Perth train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Perth trains for today, Monday, October 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L87648 | On time 6:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h29 | 8:05 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83222 · L86902 | On time 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h35 | 8:38 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87656 | On time 7:34 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h33 | 9:07 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83103 · L87609 | On time 7:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h37 | 9:12 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W83110 · L86907 | On time 8:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h41 | 9:46 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87664 | On time 8:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h35 | 10:11 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C14678 | On time 8:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h23 | 10:01 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83163 · C14596 | On time 9:07 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h30 | 10:37 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87668 | On time 9:39 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h27 | 11:06 AM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83158 · C14598 | On time 10:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 11:37 AM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W83174 · L86912 | On time 11:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 12:36 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87682 | On time 11:35 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h28 | 1:03 PM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83182 · L86913 | On time 12:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h31 | 1:35 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87692 | On time 12:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h36 | 2:12 PM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83190 · L86915 | On time 1:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h30 | 2:36 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87274 | On time 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h14 | 2:46 PM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83202 · C14618 | On time 2:03 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h33 | 3:36 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| W83208 · C14684 | On time 2:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h30 | 4:04 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87703 | On time 2:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 4:13 PM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C15391 · C14603 | On time 3:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h32 | 4:38 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
| L87707 | On time 3:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h35 | 5:13 PM Perth station (PTH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W83002 · L86921 | On time 4:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1h30 | 5:34 PM Perth station (PTH) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Perth
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Perth
Most Edinburgh to Perth trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Perth station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Perth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
Which Perth station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Perth from Perth city centre
Perth train station facilities and services
Perth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Perth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Perth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Perth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Perth: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Perth: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Perth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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