The average train between Manchester and Dunkeld takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Dunkeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Manchester and Dunkeld. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Dunkeld at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Dunkeld? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Dunkeld. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Dunkeld station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Manchester to Dunkeld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Dunkeld train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Manchester to Dunkeld train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Dunkeld is 353.6 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Dunkeld & Birnam via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 28m.