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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Perth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 $56, while a flight costs an average of $354.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $354 Average price |
5h 29m Average total duration 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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 Manchester to Perth:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Perth costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Perth costing on average $354 (€289).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Perth
How to get from Manchester to Perth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Perth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM7h49Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:59 PMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$351One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM7h49Manchester, Shudehill Interchange11:59 PMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA787412:25 PM1h15Manchester Airport1:40 PMAberdeen Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G802208:55 AM8h59Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:54 PMPerth station (PTH)$351One-way1 transfer
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G802208:05 AM9h49Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:54 PMPerth station (PTH)$351One-way1 transfer
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G802208:47 AM9h07Manchester Victoria (MCV)5:54 PMPerth station (PTH)$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM6h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:00 AMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM9h45Manchester, Shudehill Interchange9:15 AMPerth, Broxden Park and Ride$551One-way1 transfer
BA78264:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport5:55 PMAberdeen Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
LM002412:25 PM1h15Manchester Airport1:40 PMAberdeen Airport$2051One-way0 transfers
LM00264:30 PM1h25Manchester Airport5:55 PMAberdeen Airport$2051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Perth:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Perth costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $298 (€244) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Perth costing on average $354 (€289).
Other travel options to Perth take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 29m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- 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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