Go to Perth by bus

Perth a city full of culture and fun for all the family. In Perth city centre, there is something for everyone. There is a concert hall full of music, theatre, dance, and more. The vibrant city centre also offers stunning art galleries and a famous gin distillery. Also, you can browse around the shops helping local businesses, and go for a swim in one of Scotland’s most popular pools. Take a look below to see what services you can get into Perth and what you can do once you are in the fair city. 

Services to Perth

Head into Perth from Fife and Dundee on our local and Express services. Check out what services you can get into Perth from different towns and cities in East Scotland. 

Halbeath Park & Ride - X56

Glenrothes - 36 

Aberfeldy - 23

Perth Electric Network

Enjoy quieter, cleaner, and smoother buses on the Perth Electric Network!

Single-deck electric buses are on the Perth city routes. The buses are near-silent and help cut down pollution and noise in the city, making taking the bus a much more enjoyable experience for everyone living and visiting Perth. The buses run from morning to evening on a single daily charge, and feature - 

• Contactless payment facilities
• USB charging points at each seat
• interior LED lights

The electric buses run on the 1/1A, 2/2A, 3/3A, 4, 5, 6, 7/7A/8/8S, 9, and 11/11A/11S services. 

Service 1 TimetableService 2 TimetableService 3 Timetable

Service 4 TimetableService 5 TimetableService 6 Timetable   

Service 7/8 TimetableService 9 TimetableService 11 Timetable   

Want to travel on the Perth Electric Network? Download the Stagecoach Bus App to plan your journey, track your bus, and buy your ticket!

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Things to do in Perth

• Perth Concert Hall

Get a lively mix of music, theatre, dance, art, and events at Perth concert hall. Also, community activities and you can meet and eat in their spaces.

• Perth Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery is home to artwork from the 16th, 17th, 20th & 21st century. Also, it houses a popular family area as well as the Art Gallery Shop, coffee bar and toilets.

• Perth Museum

The new Perth Museum opened it's doors recently after a redevelopment project. You can see the Stone of Destiny, the Unicorn Exhibition and much more that highlights the objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the heart of Scotland's story.

• Perth Leisure Pool

Perth Leisure Pool remains one of Scotland’s most popular visitor attractions suitable for all the family. 

• Perth High Street

Browse the high street where you will find some big name brands and also some bespoke local businesses. 

Great value tickets

We offer a great range of money-saving tickets for travel on our network, including some great value DayReturn tickets for use on our Express network. These include All-Day tickets and off-peak tickets, which are valid after 9am Monday-Friday and all weekend:

If you’re travelling regularly, you can get unlimited travel in your chosen travel zone when you buy a:

• DayRider (for adults, students, U16s and groups)
• Flexi 5/10 (for adults and students)
• 7 day MegaRider (for adults, students, U16s and U19s)
• 4 week MegaRider (for adults and students)
• Monthly MegaRider Xtra (for adults)

You can buy single, DayReturn, DayRider and MegaRider tickets on board from the driver - and you can pay using contactless to avoid handling cash, however our drivers do give change if necessary.

DayRider, MegaRider and Flexi 5/10 tickets can be purchased using the Stagecoach Bus app, and MegaRider and MegaRider Xtra tickets can be bought from the Tickets page on our website. 

Plan your journey and tell us where you’re travelling from and to, so we can show you how much your ticket will cost.

Don’t forget your pass

Under 22s living in Scotland are entitled to free bus travel,  find out more information here.
If you are over 60 you are entitled to free bus travel. Find out more here.