How much is the bus ticket from Perth to Edinburgh?

The cheapest bus tickets from Perth to Edinburgh start from $16. The average price for this route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Perth to Edinburgh?

The average bus travel time from Perth to Edinburgh is 2h 6m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Perth to Edinburgh route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 131 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Perth to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus departs from Perth to Edinburgh at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Perth to Edinburgh?

A bus trip from Perth to Edinburgh generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Perth to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK , with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4283 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Perth to Edinburgh?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Perth to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Perth to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK , with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Bus Perth to Edinburgh from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	12:30am	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:15pm	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 15m	11:30pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	12:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Broxden Park and Ride	2h 2m	10:07pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	4:35pm	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 53m	8:23am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	11:05am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	9:00am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	10:10am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	11:30am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Perth to Edinburgh on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:40pm	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	55m	4:35pm	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	11:40am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	50m	12:30pm	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	8:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	9:25am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Broxden Park and Ride	1h 10m	1:05am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Perth (Broxden Park & Ride)	1h 20m	12:25pm	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Perth to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

52 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $48	Average Duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $62	Average Duration1h 33m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Perth and Edinburgh?

Stops in Perth

A
Perth Bus Station
57 Leonard Street, Perth, PH2, United Kingdom
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B
Perth Bus Stop Leonard St Opp Train Station
131 South St, Perth, Perth and Kinross PH2 8PA, UK

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
Visit page
D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,541 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11541 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $16

Flixbus Perth Edinburgh recent customer reviews

The bus didn’t turn up. I was told it was delayed by more than an hour, by which time I would have missed my flight. Disgusting. I will NEVER use or recommend again

Joanna W.

August 25, 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,283 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the bus service experienced a 15-minute delay but managed to make up for lost time. Overall, passengers were satisfied with the service provided. However, there were some issues reported regarding not being allowed off in certain locations due to luggage constraints.

Megabus Perth Edinburgh recent customer reviews

The bus keeps time and it's comfortable,,,I arrived on time at the airport just the way I wanted

Ivy A.

November 6, 2024

Bus was 15 minutes late but we were kept informed and made up time. Good result. Driver would not let me off in west end as I had a bag in the hold.

Alastair N.

February 25, 2024

Everything was great to problems

Loretta K.

April 12, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Perth to Edinburgh by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Perth to Edinburgh?
The cheapest bus tickets from Perth to Edinburgh start from $16. The average price for this route is around $23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Perth to Edinburgh?
The average bus travel time from Perth to Edinburgh is 2h 6m, covering a distance of 50 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Perth to Edinburgh route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 131 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Perth to Edinburgh?
The earliest bus departs from Perth to Edinburgh at 6:20am. And the latest bus departs at 11:55pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Perth to Edinburgh?
A bus trip from Perth to Edinburgh generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Perth to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Megabus UK, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 4283 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Perth to Edinburgh?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Perth to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Perth to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Megabus UK, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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$11

12-05

$11

Today

$11

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$11

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$11

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$11

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$11

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$11

The cheapest trip from Perth to Edinburgh was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Perth to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $11 to $46 for a bus ticket from Perth to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-12-07.