What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Perth is to bus which costs £14 - £20 and takes 1h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Square Bus Station station and arriving at Canal Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Perth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Perth?

The distance between Aberdeen and Perth is 91 miles. The road distance is 81.8 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Perth without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £21 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Perth?

The train from Aberdeen to Perth takes 1h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Perth bus from?

Aberdeen to Perth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Perth train from?

Aberdeen to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Perth?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Perth is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £21 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Perth bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Perth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Canal Street station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Perth train arrive?

Aberdeen to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Perth is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Aberdeen to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Perth?

Book your Aberdeen to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 518+ hotels available in Perth.

Aberdeen to Perth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Perth by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to PerthAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
1h 33m
£21–80
Bus via Park and Ride
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and RideUk092 / ...
2h 31m
£9–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Canal StreetM9 / ...
1h 56m
£14–20
Drive 81.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Perth81.3 mi
1h 32m
£21–30

Aberdeen to Perth by train

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Canal Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Park's of Hamilton also services this route twice daily.

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