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Manchester to Perth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Perth takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 23m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Lancaster

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
  2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
5h 2m
£105–197

Manchester to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Perth. 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 Perth at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Perth via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 2m.

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