The average train between Perth and Birkenhead takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth to Birkenhead. 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 3 hours between Perth and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Perth to Birkenhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Birkenhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Perth to Birkenhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Birkenhead is 334.9 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 6h 10m.