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How to get fromPerth to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Lancaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h 14m
    £84–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus M9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 37m
    £35–61

  3. Drive  252.2 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Manchestercar car 252.2 mi
    4h 24m
    £63–91

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 6m
    £54–166

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Perth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 46m
    £73–145

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain train Inverness - London Euston
    2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    5h 48m
    £67–97

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 46m
    £65–165

  8. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    5h 22m
    £116–269

  9. Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain train
    2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane INV - MAN
    6h 22m
    £122–296

Perth to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar204Weekly Services
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 37m.

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