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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Perth

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.

today
$9
tomorrow
$37
Saturday
$7
Sunday
$7
Monday
$6
Tuesday
$6
Wednesday
$9

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 1h 36m 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 6:51 PM Perth Bus Station  Economy $9
megabus 1h 26m 6:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:41 PM Perth Bus Station  Economy $9
megabus 1h 22m 7:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:22 PM Perth Bus Station  Economy $9
Scottish Citylink 2h 3m 11:02 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 1:05 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $10
Scottish Citylink 1h 31m 4:42 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 6:13 PM Perth Bus Station  Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Scottish Citylink 4h 13m 9:22 AM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 1:35 PM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $37
Scottish Citylink 3h 59m 9:36 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 1:35 PM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Perth via Dunfermline, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Scottish Citylink
      0h 58m
      0
      8:56 AM
      Edinburgh
      Barnton Junction
      9:13 AM
      Dunfermline
      Halbeath Park and Ride
      0
      Scottish Citylink
      Economy
      $5
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • megabus
      0h 36m
      0
      9:18 AM
      Dunfermline
      Halbeath Park and Ride
      9:54 AM
      Perth
      Broxden Park and Ride
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel Time is 3h 1m shorter, and you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 1h 14m 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:54 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $7
megabus 3h 15m 4:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 1h 20m 6:40 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
Scottish Citylink 2h 10m 11:02 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 1:12 AM Perth Bus Station  Economy $25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 1h 14m 8:40 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 9:54 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $7
megabus 3h 15m 4:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 1h 20m 6:40 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
Scottish Citylink 2h 3m 11:02 PM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 1:05 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 20m 6:40 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $6
megabus 1h 14m 9:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 10:29 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
megabus 1h 18m 11:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:33 PM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
Scottish Citylink 1h 3m 12:02 AM Edinburgh Edingburgh - Queensferry Street 1:05 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 25m 6:35 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 20m 6:40 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $6
FlixBus 1h 20m 9:10 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 10:30 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $6
Scottish Citylink 0h 52m 12:13 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 1:05 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $10
Scottish Citylink 0h 53m 7:36 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 8:29 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 1h 10m 12:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:35 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
megabus 1h 14m 7:15 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:29 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 0h 55m 7:05 AM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
FlixBus 0h 50m 7:10 AM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride 8:00 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $9
Scottish Citylink 0h 52m 12:13 AM Edinburgh Barnton Junction 1:05 AM Perth Broxden Park and Ride  Economy $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Perth is $6 on 7/27/2026. 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 209 daily buses from Edinburgh to Perth. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Perth.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 239 buses from Edinburgh to Perth, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Perth, with 23 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Perth

Compare all providers like Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus that travel 95 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 4:42 PM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 95 Ø
Distance 31.9 miles
Bus Companies Scottish Citylink, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Perth

Every day, 95 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 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
$10
Friday 07/24
$38
Saturday 07/25
$38
Sunday 07/26
$38
Monday 07/27
$22
Tuesday 07/28
$10
Wednesday 07/29
$9
Thursday 07/30
$22
Friday 07/31
$7
Saturday 08/01
$11
Sunday 08/02
$38
Monday 08/03
$11
Tuesday 08/04
$11
Wednesday 08/05
$8
Thursday 08/06
$11
Friday 08/07
$11
Saturday 08/08
$38
Sunday 08/09
$11
Monday 08/10
$22
Tuesday 08/11
$8
Wednesday 08/12
$11
Thursday 08/13
$26
Friday 08/14
$38
Saturday 08/15

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. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.
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 $7.

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.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Perth

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Perth from our users.

megabus from Edinburgh to Perth

megabus

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Perth:

Cheapest Price $7
Fastest Bus 1h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:15 PM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 28 Ø
Found on 7/7/2026

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.

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 $38. 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 95 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 4:42 PM. 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
Economy

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

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