The average train between Edinburgh and Perth takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:55 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Perth station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
Edinburgh to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Edinburgh to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Perth is 51.4 km. The road distance is 90 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.
