The average train between Perth and Birkenhead takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Perth and Birkenhead. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Birkenhead at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Perth to Birkenhead? 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 Perth to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Birkenhead station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Perth to Birkenhead train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Birkenhead train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Perth to Birkenhead train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Birkenhead is 334.9 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 34m.