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 £20 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

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 22m and costs £60 - £95.

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 38m.

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 Piccadilly and arriving at Perth via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Perth?

The distance between Manchester and Perth is 279 miles. The road distance is 254.1 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 which takes 5h 16m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Perth?

The best way to get from Manchester to Perth is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 38m.

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 TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Perth is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m 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?

There are 518+ hotels available in Perth.

Manchester to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 16m
£44–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk093
6h 38m
£21–50
Drive 252.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Perth252.7 mi
4h 22m
£64–92
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 24m
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5h 16m
£35–150
Train #2
1. Take the train from Deansgate to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
6h 33m
£72–110
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 24m
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
5h 38m
£102–270
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5h 53m
£62–251
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
6h 48m
£109–326

Manchester to Perth by train

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Distance: 277.1 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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