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Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam by train

First train

03:07

Last train

21:48

Departure station

Manchester Airport

Arrival station

Dunkeld & Birnam

Journey time

From 5h 2m

Distance

227 miles (365 km)

Frequency

3 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway

Taking the train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam in 5 hours 2 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 7 hours 21 minutes to travel the 227 miles (365 km) from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Dunkeld & Birnam. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Dunkeld & Birnam by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam take?

The average journey time by train between Manchester Airport and Dunkeld & Birnam is 7 hours and 21 minutes, with around 3 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Manchester Airport and Dunkeld & Birnam by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam is 5 hours and 2 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam?

No, there are no direct train services from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam. Travelling from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam leave?

The first train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam leaves at 03:07. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam leave?

The last train from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam leaves at 21:48. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Manchester Airport and Dunkeld & Birnam by train?

Trains travelling from Manchester Airport to Dunkeld & Birnam cover a distance of around 227 miles (365 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Dunkeld & Birnam to Manchester Airport.

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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