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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Alford is to bus and line 10 bus via Crichton Street which costs £14 - £22 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Alford is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Alford?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Alford. However, there are services departing from South Street and arriving at Kingsford Road via Union Square Bus Station and Town Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Perth to Alford?

The distance between Perth and Alford is 126 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Alford without a car is to train and line 421 bus which takes 3h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Perth to Alford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Alford bus from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Alford?

The best way to get from Perth to Alford is to bus and line 10 bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £19 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Perth to Alford bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Alford?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Alford is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Perth to Alford.

Where can I stay near Alford?

There are 184+ hotels available in Alford.

Perth to Alford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 421 bus, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Perth to Alford 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, line 421 bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to InverurieGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Town Hall to Kingsford Road421
3h 37m
Bus, line 10 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 Station
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Place10 / ...
5h 44m
£14–22
Bus, line 10 bus
1. Take the bus from South Street to Union Square Bus StationM9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Place10 / ...
4h 48m
£20–27
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Alford86 mi
1h 44m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
4h 4m
£28–100

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Distance: 124.9 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a bus from South Street to Kingsford Road via Union Square Bus Station, Market Place, and Town Hall in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Aberdeen hourly. Tickets cost £20–55 and the journey takes 1h 44m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route twice a week.

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