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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Perth is to bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Perth is to train which takes 23 min and costs £9 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dundee Slessor Gardens and arriving at Perth Canal Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Perth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Dundee to Perth?

The distance between Dundee and Perth is 20 miles. The road distance is 21.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Perth without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs £9 - £16.

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

The train from Dundee to Perth takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Perth bus from?

Dundee to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Perth?

The best way to get from Dundee to Perth is to train which takes 23 min and costs £9 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £6 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Dundee to Perth bus arrive?

Dundee to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth Canal Street station.

Where does the Dundee to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dundee to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Perth is 22 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Dundee to Perth.

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

Book your Dundee to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 336+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Perthtrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
23 min
£9–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Canal Streetbus Ember
46 min
£3–6
Drive 21.8 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Perthcar 21.8 mi
27 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dundee to Perthtaxi 21.8 mi
27 min
£45–60

Dundee to Perth by train

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Distance: 20.3 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Dundee to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £9–16 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Perth Canal Street hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 46 min. Stagecoach East Scotland also services this route every 30 minutes.

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