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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Aberdeen is to bus via Crichton Street which costs £9 - £14 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Aberdeen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Aberdeen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Perth to Aberdeen?

The distance between Perth and Aberdeen is 91 miles. The road distance is 81.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £90.

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

The train from Perth to Aberdeen takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Perth to Aberdeen bus from?

Perth to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from South Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Perth to Aberdeen is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £20 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Perth to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Perth to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Aberdeen is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Perth to Aberdeen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 662+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
1h 44m
£21–90
Bus via Crichton Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mill Street to Crichton Street16 / ...
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Union Square Bus StationUk092 / ...
2h 48m
£9–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Street to Union Square Bus StationM9 / ...
1h 53m
£14–20
Drive 81 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Aberdeen81 mi
1h 31m
£21–30

Perth to Aberdeen by train

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 1h 44m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from South Street to Union Square Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 1h 53m.

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