What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Perth is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Perth is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Newhall St and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Perth. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Perth via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Perth?

The distance between Birmingham and Perth is 358 miles. The road distance is 329 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Perth without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 6h 12m and costs £40 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Perth?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Birmingham to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Perth bus from?

Birmingham to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Perth train from?

Birmingham to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Perth?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Perth is to train via Wigan which takes 6h 12m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Birmingham to Perth bus arrive?

Birmingham to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Perth train arrive?

Birmingham to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Perth is 329 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Birmingham to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Perth?

Book your Birmingham to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Perth?

Book your Birmingham to Perth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 532+ hotels available in Perth.

Birmingham to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Birmingham to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 12m
£43–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
7h 58m
£20–50
Drive 327.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Perthcar 327.1 mi
5h 33m
£79–114
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 9m
£36–103
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
6h 17m
£51–252
Train #2
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stockport to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 50m
£78–139
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4h 20m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 14m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
6h 10m
£93–235
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 32m

Birmingham to Perth by train and foot

101Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.7 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Perth via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 58m.

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