The average bus between Dalkeith and Perth takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dalkeith to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Dalkeith and Perth. The earliest departure is at 3:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Dalkeith is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Perth at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dalkeith to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalkeith to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dalkeith station and arriving at Perth station via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Dalkeith to Perth bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from South Street station.
Dalkeith to Perth bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Canal Street station.
The distance between Dalkeith and Perth is 60 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a bus from South Street to Canal Street via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Park and Ride in around 2h 32m.