The average bus between Gilmerton and Perth takes 2h 30m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gilmerton 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 Gilmerton and Perth. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Gilmerton is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Perth at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Shandwick Place and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gilmerton 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 Gilmerton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Gilmerton station and arriving at Perth station via Shandwick Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Gilmerton to Perth bus services, operated by Lothian, depart from Gilmerton Crossroads station.
Gilmerton to Perth bus services, operated by Lothian, arrive at Canal Street station.
The distance between Gilmerton and Perth is 57.5 km. The road distance is 82 km.
You can take a bus from Gilmerton Crossroads to Canal Street via Shandwick Place, Queensferry Street, and Park and Ride in around 2h 17m.