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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Canal Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Perth to Manchester?

The distance between Perth and Manchester is 285 miles. The road distance is 253.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Manchester without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Perth to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Manchester bus from?

Perth to Manchester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Manchester train from?

Perth to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Manchester?

The best way to get from Perth to Manchester is to train via Lancaster which takes 5h 9m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Perth to Manchester bus arrive?

Perth to Manchester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Manchester train arrive?

Perth to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Manchester is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Perth to Manchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3624+ hotels available in Manchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Manchester 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 Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 9m
£105–198
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 49m
£30–51
Drive 252.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Manchestercar 252.4 mi
4h 23m
£63–90
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 8m
£55–138
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 46m
£86–183
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 49m
£62–103
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
5h 24m
£108–245
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 41m
£60–150
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 26m
£82–198

Perth to Manchester by train and foot

204Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283.5 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canal Street to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Glasgow in around 6h 49m.

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