How to travel from Perth to Liverpool, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Liverpool is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perth to Liverpool 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train via Haymarket

Take the train to Haymarket then Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Drive

Drive to Liverpool.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance428km (266 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Liverpool

There are several options for getting from Perth to Liverpool by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Perth and Liverpool is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334km (207 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Perth and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Liverpool is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Liverpool. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street, St Enoch SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Central and Wigan North Western. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, LNER, Northern Rail and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Perth and Liverpool. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Perth and Liverpool. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station, Preston Coach Station and Southport Wellington Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perth and Liverpool. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Liverpool. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Perth and Liverpool. The distance is around 428km (266 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Liverpool

Transport options from Perth to Liverpool
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
£95($110)
hourly659km (410 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 35m
£140($165)
hourly650km (404 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 35m
£100($120)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train via Haymarket + 2 similar
4h 45m
£60($71)
every 4 hours449km (279 miles)
Train4h 50m
£120($145)
hourly464km (288 miles)
Train via Preston5h 50m
£62($73)
6 times a week473km (294 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£46($55)
twice daily464km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£49($58)
on demand428km (266 miles)

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Airports near Liverpool

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

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Liverpool
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Liverpool
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Liverpool