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

The cheapest way to get from Forth to Perth is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forth to Perth is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Forth and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Forth to Perth. However, there are services departing from Kirk Green and arriving at Canal Street via Bus Terminal, Park & Ride and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Forth to Perth?

The distance between Forth and Perth is 100 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forth to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 6m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Forth to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forth to Perth bus from?

Forth to Perth bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Kirk Green station.

Train or bus from Forth to Perth?

The best way to get from Forth to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 6m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Forth to Perth bus arrive?

Forth to Perth bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Forth to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Forth to Perth is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Forth to Perth.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 533+ hotels available in Perth.

Forth to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 902 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Forth 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain Lanark - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 6m
£26–63
Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Forth to Perthcar 55.6 mi
1h 6m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kirk Green to Bus Terminalbus 34A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Park & Ridebus X51
3. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Canal Streetbus X56
3h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from West Calder to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
3h 20m
£19–44
Bus, line 902 bus
1. Take the bus from Kirk Green to Bus Terminalbus 34A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Airportbus 902
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4h

Forth to Perth by bus, train, and foot

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 99 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Kirk Green to Perth via Bus Station, Lanark, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirk Green to Canal Street via Bus Terminal, Park & Ride, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 3h 59m.

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