How much does a train ticket cost from Aberdeen to Perth?

The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Perth start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Perth?

The average train journey time from Aberdeen to Perth is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by ScotRail .

Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Perth route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Aberdeen to Perth?

The earliest train from Aberdeen to Perth departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 22:26.

Train Aberdeen to Perth from £16

Next train departures

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:35	Aberdeen	1h 31m	17:06	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	15:35	Aberdeen	1h 31m	17:06	Perth	No tags
Train	16:32	Aberdeen	1h 35m	18:07	Perth	No tags
Train	16:32	Aberdeen	1h 35m	18:07	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:32	Aberdeen	1h 35m	18:07	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:33	Aberdeen	1h 28m	12:01	Perth	CheapestFastest
Train	09:30	Aberdeen	1h 39m	11:09	Perth	No tags
Train	09:30	Aberdeen	1h 39m	11:09	Perth	No tags
Train	10:33	Aberdeen	1h 28m	12:01	Perth	No tags
Train	11:32	Aberdeen	1h 32m	13:04	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags

Next departures from Aberdeen to Perth on 10 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	Cheapest
Train	17:45	Aberdeen	1h 28m	19:13	Perth	Fastest
Train	07:24	Aberdeen	1h 46m	09:10	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags
Train	08:35	Aberdeen	1h 44m	10:19	Perth	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:41 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Aberdeen to Perth

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Perth. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

73 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £22	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £75	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £10	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

Based on 14 reviews, the company was rated 2.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the value for money. ScotRail ticket prices on this trip start at £17

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aberdeen to Perth by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Aberdeen to Perth?
The cheapest train tickets from Aberdeen to Perth start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £23. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aberdeen to Perth?
The average train journey time from Aberdeen to Perth is 1h 35m, covering a distance of 73 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by ScotRail.
Which train operators serve the Aberdeen to Perth route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Aberdeen to Perth?
The earliest train from Aberdeen to Perth departs at 07:24. And the latest train departs at 22:26.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

01/12

£41

02/12

£40

Today

£40

04/12

£22

05/12

£22

06/12

£22

07/12

£22

08/12

£22

The cheapest trip from Aberdeen to Perth was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £22

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

You can expect to pay from £22 to £71 for a train ticket from Aberdeen to Perth based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £22, which is on 2025-12-05.