The average train between Leith and Perth takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Leith 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 Leith and Perth. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Leith 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 Leith station and arriving at Perth station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
Leith to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Leith to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Leith and Perth is 49.7 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.
