- Distance: 56.4 mi
- Duration: 1h 32m
The average train between Perth and Edinburgh Castle takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Perth to Edinburgh Castle. 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 every 30 minutes between Perth and Edinburgh Castle. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Castle at 12:49 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth station and arriving at Edinburgh Castle station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.
Perth to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Edinburgh Castle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Perth to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Perth and Edinburgh Castle is 51.7 km. The road distance is 91 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Two other operators also service this route.
