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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$111
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$135
Fastest journey on Sep 20
7 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
7 h 52 m
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Perth to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perth to Manchester will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Perth to Manchester without transferring at least once.
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C24628Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Perth to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $464.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $464 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Perth to Manchester:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Perth to Manchester costing on average $141.
A bus is $416 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Perth to Manchester costing on average $464.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 45m.
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Perth to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G80078+ C24628 | 11:41 AM Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD) | 8h17 | 7:58 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G80078+ C24628 | 11:41 AM Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD) | 8h13 | 7:54 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G80078+ G16110 | 11:41 AM Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD) | 7h35 | 7:16 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G80078+ C01021 | 11:41 AM Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD) | 7h59 | 7:40 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G80078+ G16110+ G89006 | 11:41 AM Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD) | 7h35 | 7:16 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G80078+ G89250 · G89006 | 11:41 AM Dunkeld & Birnam (DKD) | 7h56 | 7:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Perth to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 but you can travel from only $26 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 4h 12m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 12m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 7:48 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perth to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Perth to Manchester trains use the Perth to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Perth and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Perth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Perth.
Wi-Fi is available at Perth.
Ticket office support is available at Perth. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Perth: Parking, WC.
Available at Perth: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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