The average train between Manchester and Dunkeld takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Dunkeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Manchester and Dunkeld. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Dunkeld at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dunkeld station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Manchester to Dunkeld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Dunkeld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Manchester to Dunkeld train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Dunkeld is 353.6 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dunkeld & Birnam via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 18m.