Aberdeen to Perth train

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Aberdeen - Perth Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Aberdeen and Perth. The average train journey from Aberdeen to Perth takes one hour and 33 minutes, but some ScotRail train trips are as short as one hour and 27 minutes.

	Distance	73 mi (117 km)
	Fastest train	1h 27m
	Lowest price	$27.60
	Trains per day	8
	Most frequent service	ScotRail
	Train lines	1

Which train should you take from Aberdeen to Perth?

ScotRail is the one and only train line which connects Aberdeen to Perth. However, there are 8 trains per day to choose from.

Train	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
ScotRail	8	1h 34m	$44.62

ScotRail is Scotland's main rail company, with destinations including Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen. ScotRail trains now offer complimentary WiFi, as well as onboard restrooms and catering on both suburban commuter routes and intercity services.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Aberdeen and Perth is approximately 73 miles, or 117 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 27 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Trains departing from Aberdeen to Perth tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Aberdeen at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 8 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Aberdeen to Perth.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Perth to Aberdeen.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Aberdeen?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Aberdeen.

All train stations in Aberdeen:

Train Station

Where is the train station in Perth?

Main arrival station: Perth Train Station

Perth has one train station.

Train stations in Perth:

Perth Train Station

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