The average train between Leeds and Perth takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Perth at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Perth. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Leeds to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Perth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Leeds to Perth train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leeds and Perth is 312.8 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 1m.