Manchester to Perth by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Perth
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Manchester to Perth train travel explained
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Perth by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Perth take around 4 hours and 18 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 334 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 04:57. The last departure is usually at around 23:46 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 04:40, with the last train leaving at around 23:01. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 41 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £85.04.
We think any time is a great time to visit Perth, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Perth.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Perth?
The journey between Manchester and Perth usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Perth every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Perth?
The Manchester to Perth train travel takes about 4 hours and 18 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Perth train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Perth leaving Manchester at around 04:57 and the last train leaving at around 23:46 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 04:40, with the final departure at 23:01.
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- From Manchester to Edinburgh From £26.08
- From Manchester to York From £14.74
- From Manchester to Huddersfield From £6.80
- From Manchester to Chester From £3.02
- From Manchester to Crewe From £3.02
- From Manchester to Blackpool From £10.58
- From Manchester to Cardiff From £30.61
- From Manchester to Leeds From £4.16
- From Manchester to Cambridge From £56.69
- From Manchester to Stevenage From £41.58
- From Manchester to Doncaster From £13.61
- From Manchester to Peterborough From £25.32
- From Manchester to Nuneaton From £30.24
- From Manchester to Birmingham From £10.96
- From Manchester to Wolverhampton From £17.01
Other train journeys to Perth
- From Edinburgh to Perth From £12.09
- From Inverness to Perth From £16.63
- From Glasgow to Perth From £10.96
- From London to Perth From £85.04
- From Newcastle upon Tyne to Perth From £55.94
- From Leeds to Perth From £77.48
- From York to Perth From £80.88
- From Aberdeen to Perth From £15.12
- From Peterborough to Perth From £83.91
- From Stirling to Perth From £10.20
- From Doncaster to Perth From £88.44
- From Dundee to Perth From £5.00
- From Birmingham to Perth From £80.51
- From Preston to Perth From £87.69
- From Kirkcaldy to Perth From £7.90
Other train journeys from Perth
- From Perth to Glasgow From £13.61
- From Perth to London From £73.70
- From Perth to Newcastle upon Tyne From £50.27
- From Perth to Edinburgh From £11.34
- From Perth to Inverness From £16.63
- From Perth to Leeds From £89.95
- From Perth to York From £71.81
- From Perth to Inverkeithing From £9.83
- From Perth to Peterborough From £95.25
- From Perth to Birmingham From £198.43
- From Perth to Wolverhampton From £375.00
- From Perth to Dundee From £5.00
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