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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Perth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $136 Average price |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Perth by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Perth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Perth:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Perth costing on average $106 (€85).
A bus is $111 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Perth costing on average $138 (€111).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Perth as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Perth station (PTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Perth, Broxden Park and Ride.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Perth by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Perth by train.
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