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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Perth is to bus via Birmingham which costs £45 - £140 and takes 14h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Perth is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Canal Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Perth. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Perth via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Southampton to Perth?

The distance between Southampton and Perth is 401 miles. The road distance is 463.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Perth without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £80 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Southampton to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Perth bus from?

Southampton to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Perth train from?

Southampton to Perth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Perth?

The best way to get from Southampton to Perth is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs £80 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Southampton to Perth bus arrive?

Southampton to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Perth train arrive?

Southampton to Perth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Perth is 463 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Southampton to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 533+ hotels available in Perth.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Southampton to Perth by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4h 33m
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
14h 31m
£48–134
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 17m
£81–294
Drive 460.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Perthcar 460.7 mi
7h 54m
£113–163
Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 18m
£51–182
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 30m
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 5m
£124–350
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 15m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 10m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
9h 28m
£72–385
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
14h 31m
£57–129

Southampton to Perth by train, subway, and foot

158Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.1 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Perth via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Canal Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park and Ride in around 14h 31m.

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