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There are 11 ways to get from Bath to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    8h 13m
    £189–296

  2. Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    5h 1m
    £44–121

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus bus M9 / ...
    12h 30m
    £55–86

  4. Drive  415.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bath to Perthcar car 415.3 mi
    7h 12m
    £103–149

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train Edinburgh - Perth / ...
    9h 47m
    £207–323

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain train
    12h 20m
    £115–174

  7. Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
    5h 1m
    £58–153

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 12m
    £111–253

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 13m
    £123–364

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus bus
    6h 19m
    £76–180

  11. Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain train
    7h 3m
    £78–216

Bath to Perth by train and subway

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 555 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Perth via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to South Street via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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