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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Perth from various bus operators like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 25m	6:35 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	8:00 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:35:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 20m	6:40 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	8:00 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 6:40:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 20m	9:10 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	10:30 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 9:10:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Scottish Citylink	1h 14m	7:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:29 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 7:15:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 8:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
Scottish Citylink	1h 14m	8:15 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:29 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/7/2026 8:15:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/7/2026 9:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	1h 14m	8:40 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	9:54 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$8	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 8:40:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 14m
megabus	1h 10m	7:25 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:35 PM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$8	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:25:00 PM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
FlixBus	0h 55m	7:05 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	8:00 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:05:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
FlixBus	0h 50m	7:10 AM	Edinburgh	Ingliston Park & Ride	8:00 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 7:10:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
Scottish Citylink	0h 52m	12:13 AM	Edinburgh	Barnton Junction	1:05 AM	Perth	Broxden Park and Ride	Economy	$11	A Bus from Scottish Citylink goes from Barnton Junction, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 9/8/2026 12:13:00 AM to Broxden Park and Ride, Perth (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Perth is $6 on 9/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Perth

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Perth are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 181 daily buses from Edinburgh to Perth. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 86 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Perth.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 99 buses from Edinburgh to Perth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Perth, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Perth

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 133 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Perth in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Perth starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	0h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:56 AM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	133 Ø
Distance	31.9 miles
Bus Companies	Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Perth

Every day, 133 buses from 3 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Perth: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$11

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$22

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$11

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$37

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$11

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$38

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$38

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$38

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Perth

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Perth, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Perth. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Perth, with $6. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Perth

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Perth in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Perth, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Perth are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Perth

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Perth.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Broxden Park and Ride

Broxden Avenue 3

Bus Station

Leonard Street 57

Inchture - Glebe Dr

Glebe Dr

Lamberkine Drive

A93

Scoonieburn

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Perth

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Perth? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Perth? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Perth bus

How much does a Edinburgh Perth bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 1h 25m to reach Perth. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Perth?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $29. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Perth.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Perth each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Perth bus route is served by approximately 133 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Perth take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Perth is offered by FlixBus and takes 0h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $9. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Perth?

The earliest bus arriving in Perth from Edinburgh starts at 2:56 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Perth?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Perth starts at 11:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Perth route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Perth, passengers can travel with Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Perth?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Perth by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Perth bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Perth bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Perth bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Perth on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Perth

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Perth

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Perth. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!