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Manchester to Perth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Perth takes 5h 9m 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 9m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
5h 12m
£92–191

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 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Perth via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 12m.

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