Skip to contentTrainline homepage
Business

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Manchester Airport to Perth

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
Caledonian Sleeper

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
15Today17 Sep181920212223242526272829301 Oct23456789101112
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Manchester Airport to Perth

Trains to Perth from Manchester Airport

It takes an average of 6h 2m to travel from Manchester Airport to Perth by train, over a distance of around 214 miles (345 km). There are normally 35 trains per day travelling from Manchester Airport to Perth and tickets for this journey start from £54.40 when you book in advance.

First train

02:59

Last train

01:13

Departure stationManchester Airport
Arrival stationPerth
Journey time

From 4h 44m

Distance

214 miles (345 km)

Frequency

35 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £54.40

Train operators

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

How to travel from Manchester Airport to Perth by train

Want to find out more about taking the train from Manchester Airport to Perth? Look no further.

You'll usually find 35 trains per day running between Manchester Airport and Perth, which usually take 6 hours 2 minutes to complete the 214 miles (345 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Perth by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.

Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Manchester Airport to Perth start from £54.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.

Keen to book your train tickets to Perth? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Manchester Airport to Perth?

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

How do I get from Manchester Airport to Perth?

You can travel from Manchester Airport to Perth by train in about 6 hours and 2 minutes. With around 35 trains running each day, taking the train is easy. Find out more in our Journey Planner.

How long is the train journey from Manchester Airport to Perth?

On average, the train journey from Manchester Airport to Perth takes around 6 hours and 2 minutes, with 35 trains per day. The duration may vary slightly depending on the specific train and any potential delays. Use our Journey Planner to check out more information.

How much is the train from Manchester Airport to Perth?

Train tickets from Manchester Airport to Perth start from as little as £54.40, depending on the time of booking, class of service and type of train. Booking in advance often results in cheaper prices.

What is the fastest train from Manchester Airport to Perth?

The fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Perth can cover the distance of 214 miles (345 km) in as little as 4 hours and 44 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Perth?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Manchester Airport to Perth start at £54.40§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Manchester Airport to Perth is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† 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.

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link