There are 4 ways to get from Scrabster to Perth by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
6h 55m£40–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth stationbus Ember
7h 27m£26–37Train
- Take the train from Thurso to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
- Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
7h 19m£96–188Drive 220.5 mi
- Drive from Scrabster to Perthcar 220.5 mi
4h 33m£56–81
Scrabster to Perth by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Perth is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In and arriving at Perth station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Scrabster to Perth. However, there are services departing from Thurso and arriving at Perth via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Scrabster and Perth is 251 miles. The road distance is 221.8 miles.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Perth without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Scrabster to Perth, including transfers.
Scrabster to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In station.
Scrabster to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
The best way to get from Scrabster to Perth is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Scrabster to Perth via Thurso and Inverness in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Perth station via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Thurso to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Inverness to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Scrabster Vehicle Check-In to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Inverness Union Street to Perth station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Scrabster to Perth bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.
Scrabster to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Perth is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Scrabster to Perth.
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