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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Perth is to bus which costs £26 - £60 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Perth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Perth via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Perth?

The distance between Liverpool and Perth is 290 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Liverpool to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Perth bus from?

Liverpool to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Perth train from?

Liverpool to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Perth?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 29m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Liverpool to Perth bus arrive?

Liverpool to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Perth train arrive?

Liverpool to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Perth is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Liverpool to Perth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 516+ hotels available in Perth.

Liverpool to Perth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 29m
£36–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
9h 9m
£27–60
Drive 256.9 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Perthcar 256.9 mi
4h 28m
£62–90
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 2m
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
6h 11m
£36–209
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 26m
£70–92
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h
£47–159
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 11m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
7h 2m
£89–236

Liverpool to Perth by train and foot

168Weekly Services

5h 29mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 287.9 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Liverpool, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 9m.

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