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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Perth is to bus via Park & Ride which costs £7 - £12 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Perth is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from George Street and arriving at Perth station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Perth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Leith to Perth?

The distance between Leith and Perth is 48 miles. The road distance is 44.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Perth without a car is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £6 - £14.

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

The bus from George Street to Perth station takes 1h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Perth bus from?

Leith to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from George Street station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Perth train from?

Leith to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Perth?

The best way to get from Leith to Perth is to bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £6 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £80 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Leith to Perth bus arrive?

Leith to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Perth station.

Where does the Leith to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Perth is 44 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Leith to Perth.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leith to Perth?

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 509+ hotels available in Perth.

Leith to Perth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Perth by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from George Street to Perth stationbus Ember
1h 27m
£6–14
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
1h 30m
£11–80
Drive 43.8 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Perthcar 43.8 mi
55 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leith to Perthtaxi 43.8 mi
55 min
£120–160
Bus via Park & Ride
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus X56 / ...
2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X56
1h 59m
£8–12

Leith to Perth by bus

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.6 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Ember operates a bus from George Street to Perth station every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 27m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth hourly. Tickets cost £12–24 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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