There are 11 ways to get from Kent to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 11m£169–277Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus Ukn11
15h 22m£63–95Drive 458.3 mi
- Drive from Kent to Perthcar 458.3 mi
8h 11m£114–165Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 29m£115–362Train
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 4m£127–197Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 19m£79–200Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 38m£130–427Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 47m£114–351Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 3m£70–209Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 56m£81–228Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
7h 59m£134–480
Kent to Perth by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Perth is to bus which costs £60 - £95 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Perth is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs £110 - £370.
No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Perth. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at South Street via King Street, London Victoria and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Perth. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Perth via Victoria station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Kent and Perth is 501 miles. The road distance is 461 miles.
The best way to get from Kent to Perth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 11m and costs £160 - £280.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Kent to Perth, including transfers.
Kent to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Kent to Perth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
The best way to get from Kent to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 11m and costs £160 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 15h 22m.
What companies run services between Kent, England and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Lenham to Perth via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to South Street via King Street, London Victoria, and Park and Ride in around 15h 22m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Kent to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Kent to Perth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Perth is 461 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Kent to Perth.
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