There are 7 ways to get from Perth to Liverpool 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- Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 29m£90–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
6h 59m£40–81Drive 251.1 mi
- Drive from Perth to Liverpoolcar 251.1 mi
4h 42m£63–91Bus, fly to Liverpool
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 1m£63–163Train
- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 8m£63–168Train #2
- Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
7h 43m£64–87Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 34m£63–182
Perth to Liverpool by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Liverpool is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Perth and Liverpool is 290 miles. The road distance is 252.6 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Liverpool without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Perth to Liverpool, including transfers.
Perth to Liverpool bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.
Perth to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Liverpool is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 29m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Liverpool, England?
You can take a train from Perth to Liverpool Lime Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Wigan North Western in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £80–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- enquiries@parksofhamilton.co.uk
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
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Booking & Getting There
Perth to Liverpool bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Perth to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Liverpool is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Perth to Liverpool.
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