The average train between Manchester and Thurso takes 16h 37m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Thurso. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Manchester and Thurso. The earliest departure is at 10:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 16h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Thurso. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Thurso station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
Manchester to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Thurso train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thurso station.
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The distance between Manchester and Thurso is 574.2 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 12h 36m.
