Manchester to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Perth takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Perth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration: 283 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain

5h 11m

£73–158

Manchester to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Perth. 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 Perth at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:53 PM → 12:12 AM
Arrives next day
5h 18m • 2 changes
7:53 PM → 12:42 AM
Arrives next day
4h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:58 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
11:03 AM → 3:50 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:52 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 44m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 11:36 AM
5h • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:17 PM
4h 52m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Perth? 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.