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Manchester to Thurso trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Thurso takes 16h 57m 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.

16h 57m
Duration
553 mi
Distance
£252
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain train
  3. Take the train from Inverness to Thursotrain train
12h 35m
£193–404

Manchester to Thurso train times

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 8:25 PM which arrives into Thurso at 5:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 16h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Thurso.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 553.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 57m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Thurso, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Thurso via Haymarket and Inverness in around 12h 35m.

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