How to travel from Perth to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Manchester is around 424km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Perth to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Aberdeen, Fly

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Manchester Oxford Road.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance424km (263 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Perth to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).

The distance between Perth and Manchester is around 424km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Perth and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Manchester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Perth and Manchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Perth and Manchester. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Perth and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Perth and Manchester. The distance is around 424km (263 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

How do I get from Perth to Manchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Manchester

Transport options from Perth to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aberdeen, Fly + 4 similar
3h 30m
£125($150)
hourly599km (372 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
£77($90)
hourly699km (435 miles)
Train to Inverness, Fly4h 20m
£140($165)
every 3 hours698km (434 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 30m
£145($170)
hourly632km (393 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 40m
£130($155)
hourly678km (421 miles)
Train
4h 30m
£44($52)
every 4 hours442km (274 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£40($47)
twice daily457km (284 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£48($57)
on demand424km (263 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

The following major airports near Manchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester