Bristol to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Perth takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

8h 15m
Duration: 445 mi
Distance: £200
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Stafford

best

Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

8h 12m

£166–266

Bristol to Perth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bristol and Perth. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Perth at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 4:35 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:00 PM → 8:47 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
3:01 PM → 10:46 PM
7h 45m • 2 changes
6:00 PM → 10:37 AM
Arrives next day
16h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:00 AM → 2:36 PM
7h 36m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 4:38 PM
7h 37m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 6:38 PM
7h 38m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 8:33 PM
7h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.