The average train between Birkenhead and Perth takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Birkenhead to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Birkenhead and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Perth. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Perth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Birkenhead to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Birkenhead to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Birkenhead and Perth is 334.9 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Perth via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 13m.