The average train between Manchester and Perth takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Manchester and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. 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 Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Manchester to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Manchester to Perth train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Manchester and Perth is 332.9 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Perth via Haymarket in around 5h 7m.