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

The cheapest way to get from London to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which costs £70 - £220 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Perth is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between London and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Perth. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Leonard Street via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between London and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Perth. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from London to Perth?

The distance between London and Perth is 462 miles. The road distance is 418.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Perth without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £240.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Perth takes 5h 47m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the London to Perth bus from?

London to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Perth train from?

London to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Perth?

The best way to get from London to Perth is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h.

Where does the London to Perth bus arrive?

London to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the London to Perth train arrive?

London to Perth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from London to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Perth is 419 miles. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from London to Perth.

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

Book your London to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Perth bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 508+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London 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
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Perthtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
5h 47m
£65–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Leonard Streetbus E9
10h
Drive 416.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Perthcar 416.3 mi
7h 42m
£102–148
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4h 8m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
6h 6m
£72–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Euston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Leonard Streetbus E9
7h 15m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4h 9m
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 36m
£90–247
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4h 30m
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4h 21m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
4h 31m

London to Perth by train

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Distance: 458.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between London, England and Perth, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Perth once daily. Tickets cost £100–240 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Leonard Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 10h.

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