Infrastructure
Last updated | 28/08/2009
Offering unrivalled convenience and accessibility, Perthshire is an ideal central location. Communication links within and from the area are first class with a network of fast motorways, dual-carriageways and express rail services.
By Road
Perthshire boasts excellent public transport links. Regular buses serve all our main towns, while school buses and post-buses take passengers to some of the most remote parts of Perthshire.
By Rail
Perth occupies a key place in Railtrack's network as a major junction north of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Regular services are available to Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Inverness. There are also local connections to Dundee, Arbroath and Montrose.
Travel times from Perth
| Destination | Distance (miles) | By Road | By Rail |
|---|
| Dundee |
43 |
25mins |
20mins |
| Stirling |
58 |
40mins |
30mins |
| Edinburgh |
70 |
50mins |
1hr 10m |
| Glasgow |
88 |
1hr 14m |
1hr |
| Aberdeen |
95 |
1hr 50m |
1hr 20m |
| Inverness |
87 |
2hr 45m |
2hrs |
By air
Dundee Airport is situated just 25 minutes from Perth and provides a direct service of five flights daily to London. Edinburgh International Airport is only 45 minutes from Perth.
