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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Perth station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Manchester to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Manchester to Perth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Perth is 332.9 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Perth via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 11m.