What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Perth?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Perth is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Perth?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Perth via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Perth?

The distance between Manchester and Perth is 285 miles. The road distance is 254.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Perth without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Perth?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Manchester to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Perth bus from?

Manchester to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Perth train from?

Manchester to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Perth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 13m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Manchester to Perth bus arrive?

Manchester to Perth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Perth train arrive?

Manchester to Perth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Perth is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Manchester to Perth.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Perth?

Book your Manchester to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Perth?

Book your Manchester to Perth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Perth?

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Manchester to Perth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 13m
£59–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 24m
£30–48
Drive 252.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Perthcar 252.7 mi
4h 25m
£62–89
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 52m
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 18m
£55–173
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
6h 34m
£72–94
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 58m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 53m
£73–224
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
6h 11m
£88–234

Manchester to Perth by train and foot

223Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 24m.

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