The average train between Thurso and Manchester takes 16h 56m and the fastest train takes 12h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso to Manchester. 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 3 times a day between Thurso and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Manchester at 5:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 16h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thurso to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thurso station and arriving at Manchester station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.
Thurso to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Thurso station.
Thurso to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Thurso to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Thurso and Manchester is 574.2 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Thurso to Manchester Oxford Road via Inverness and Haymarket in around 12h 14m.
