The average train between Durham and Perth takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Perth. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Durham to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Perth station.
Book your Durham to Perth train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Perth is 214.4 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 43m.