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 £20 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.

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 21m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Perth to Manchester?

The distance between Perth and Manchester is 276 miles. The road distance is 253.7 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 Edinburgh which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 Edinburgh which takes 5h 29m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Perth to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Manchester train arrive?

Perth to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Perth to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Manchester is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Perth to Manchester.

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

Book your Perth to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Perth to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Perth to HaymarketPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 29m
£47–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
6h 55m
£21–50
Drive 252.3 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Manchester252.3 mi
4h 21m
£64–92
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 48m
£72–106
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
5h 19m
£98–265
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 38m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
6h 10m
£107–313

Perth to Manchester by train

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Distance: 274.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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