How to travel from Isle of Man to Perth, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Perth is around 309km (192 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Perth by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth.
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£315($370)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Liverpool, train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Preston then Haymarket and then to Perth.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Perth Bus Station.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Heysham then drive to Perth.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£100($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Perth by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £315 ($370).
The distance between Isle of Man and Perth is around 309km (192 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Isle of Man and Perth by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Perth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £315 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Perth is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Perth. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Perth. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Perth is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Perth. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Perth. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Perth. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Perth is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £195 ($235).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train + 1 similar | 2h 25m | £315($370) | hourly | 309km (192 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £200($235) | hourly | 543km (337 miles) |
Ferry to Liverpool, train + 2 similar | 7h 25m | £195($230) | twice daily | 581km (361 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 7h 30m | £195($235) | twice daily | 596km (370 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 40m | £55($65) | twice a week | 417km (259 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 40m | £120($140) | once daily | 648km (403 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 15m | £100($115) | twice daily | 453km (281 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Perth
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Perth
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Perth
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Perth