Manchester to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Perth takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. 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 12m
Duration: 283 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

5h 14m

£73–168

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:36 PM → 8:38 AM
Arrives next day
9h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 1:09 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 2:16 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:58 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.