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Travel to Perth, Scotland

Travel to Perth by Car, Train, Bus or Air.

Scone Palace sits just outside the historic city of Perth, Scotland, making our International Horse Trials event one of the most accessible in the UK. Whether you’re travelling from across the UK, Scotland or locally within Perth, you’ll find simple, well-connected transport options for a smooth event experience.

By Car

Driving to Perth Racecourse is now quicker and easier than ever thanks to the 2025 opening of the New Kingsway and Destiny Bridge, a major new road network linking the A9, A93 and A94 north of Perth. This new route creates a second River Tay crossing, reduces city-centre congestion and provides faster direct access to Scone Palace.

Whether you’re travelling north from England, or joining us from the Central Belt, Highlands, Fife, Angus or Aberdeen, Perth sits at the heart of Scotland’s road network, making it one of the most accessible events in the country.

  • Edinburgh - Around 1 hour
  • Glasgow - Around 1 hour
  • Aberdeen - Around 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Dundee - Around 45 minutes
  • Inverness - Around 2 hours

Main routes: M90, A9, A93, A94. For latest road traffic information or road closures, please make sure you check Traffic Scotland before you start your journey.  On site parking is included free with your ticket and passes will be sent out in advance of the event. 

If you are travelling from Perth City Centre, you will find full directions here.

Getting to Scone Palace from Perth

By Train
Perth Railway Station is a major hub on Scotland’s rail network with regular services from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Newcastle.

By Bus & Coach

Perth has excellent coach and local bus connections, and Perth Bus Station is next to the railway station and just a short walk from the city centre

  • From further afield: Frequent Scottish Citylink and Stagecoach services connect Perth with towns and cities across Scotland
  • From across the area: Local bus services run throughout the city and surrounding areas 

Both Train and Bus stations have a taxi rank located directly outside them, and are approximately 3 miles from Scone Palace. 

By Air

Perth is easily accessed from all of Scotland's airports, with regular buses running, car hire available, and local taxi firms offering pickups.

  • Edinburgh International Airport - 45 minutes to one hour drive time
  • Glasgow Airport - One hour 15 minutes
  • Dundee Airport - Connecting Dundee to London Heathrow. 20 minutes drive time.

Private Flights

Perth Airport is located 3 miles north-east of Perth, near to Scone. The airport is operated by ACS Aviation Ltd and is used for private aircraft, business aircraft and for commercial pilot training. Contact them directly to find out more.  www.perthairport.co.uk