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Outbound fromBournemouth to Perth by train
It takes an average of 12h 23m to travel from Bournemouth to Perth by train, over a distance of around 397 miles (638 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Bournemouth to Perth and tickets for this journey start from £124.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:12 | |
| Departure station | Bournemouth | |
| Arrival station | Perth | |
| Journey time | From 9h 12m | |
| Distance | 397 miles (638 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £124.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Bournemouth to Perth in 9 hours 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Bournemouth to Perth? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 23 minutes to travel the 397 miles (638 km) from Bournemouth to Perth by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Perth. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Bournemouth to Perth in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £124.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Perth by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Perth
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bournemouth to Perth is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.