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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Perth is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Perth is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Perth. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Manse Road via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Perth. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Perth via Paddington, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Bath to Perth?

The distance between Bath and Perth is 558 miles. The road distance is 417.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Perth without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 12m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Bath to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Perth bus from?

Bath to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Perth train from?

Bath to Perth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Perth?

The best way to get from Bath to Perth is to train via London which takes 8h 12m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Bath to Perth bus arrive?

Bath to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bath to Perth train arrive?

Bath to Perth train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Perth is 418 miles. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Bath to Perth.

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

Book your Bath to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 537+ hotels available in Perth.

Bath to Perth - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 12m
£170–309
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4h 59m
£38–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus M8
13h 25m
£48–83
Drive 415.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Perthcar 415.4 mi
7h 10m
£103–149
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 56m
£60–147
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
9h 51m
£236–374
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Perthtrain
12h 23m
£109–193
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 26m
£117–270
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 56m
£123–353
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 21m
£83–167
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 3m
£66–221

Bath to Perth by train and subway

158Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

£170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Manse Road via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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