How to travel from Lichfield to Perth, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Perth is around 527km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lichfield to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Perth.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Perth.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance535km (333 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Perth

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Perth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Lichfield and Perth is around 527km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Lichfield and Perth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Perth. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Crewe and Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Lichfield and Perth. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Perth. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Perth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Navigation Street and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Lichfield and Perth. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Perth. The distance is around 535km (333 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Perth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Perth

Transport options from Lichfield to Perth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 40m
£90($105)
hourly527km (327 miles)
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train3h 45m
£85($100)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Fly to Aberdeen (ABZ), Train4hrs
£225($270)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
£130($155)
hourly728km (452 miles)
Fly to Inverness (INV), Train5h 5m
£230($270)
every 2 hours829km (515 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£115($140)
every 3 hours542km (337 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
£40($47)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£95($110)
on demand535km (333 miles)

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Airports near Perth

The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

DND
Dundee Airport (DND)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Perth
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Perth
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
86km (53 miles) from Perth