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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Dunkeld is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Dunkeld is to train which takes 16 min and costs £7 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Dunkeld?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Rose Cottage. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Dunkeld?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Dunkeld & Birnam. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Perth to Dunkeld?

The distance between Perth and Dunkeld is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Dunkeld without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs £7 - £75.

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

The train from Perth to Dunkeld & Birnam takes 16 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dunkeld bus from?

Perth to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Dunkeld train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Dunkeld?

The best way to get from Perth to Dunkeld is to train which takes 16 min and costs £7 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £9 and takes 22 min.

Where does the Perth to Dunkeld bus arrive?

Perth to Dunkeld bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Rose Cottage station.

Where does the Perth to Dunkeld train arrive?

Perth to Dunkeld train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunkeld & Birnam station.

Can I drive from Perth to Dunkeld?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Dunkeld is 15 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Perth to Dunkeld.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunkeld?

There are 592+ hotels available in Dunkeld.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Dunkeld & Birnamtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
16 min
£7–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rose Cottagebus M90
22 min
£3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Perth to Dunkeldtaxi 14.7 mi
19 min
£30–40
Drive 14.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Dunkeldcar 14.7 mi
19 min
£4–6

Perth to Dunkeld by train

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16 minAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 15.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Perth to Dunkeld & Birnam every 3 hours. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 16 min. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Rose Cottage hourly. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 22 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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