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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Perth takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 11m
Duration
288 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birkenhead to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Perth. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail6h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 39m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 51m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Perth via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 29m.

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