The average train between Perth and Manchester takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth to Manchester. 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 Perth and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Perth to Manchester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Lancaster station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Perth to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
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The distance between Perth and Manchester is 332.9 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 5h 14m.